tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77105365581795934802024-02-19T03:12:48.054-05:00Carola Nativity GalleryMy Nativity Scenes CollectionCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-17090844658367219882011-12-06T21:57:00.006-05:002011-12-11T09:52:42.265-05:00Bethlehem on the Mantel<div>I am joining the Holiday-themed Bloggers Block Party hosted by Heather and Vanessa At the Picket Fence. December 6 focuses on Mantels and is hosted by Kristin at <a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a>.<br />For sometime I’d been admiring displays of lighted houses in Christmas villages seen in stores in the mall. For Christmas 2010 I gathered a few pieces and accesssories to set up a display in my study. It was set on a small table and on a nearby bookshelf.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWFzOcAIuh3-TLCMvm1LQvGLFT8KtuVOFAiAAT5w8uMybl77Iibeuxjj-o7dVUjCTeL9Mh7thyphenhyphenNx4SEM84DID3E-86KIYJqJJoHdGwJBD2q-SvILGqKuCv72ewndfKVv_MFiYiOsXtz2U/s1600/IMG_6648.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683218811091004738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 282px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWFzOcAIuh3-TLCMvm1LQvGLFT8KtuVOFAiAAT5w8uMybl77Iibeuxjj-o7dVUjCTeL9Mh7thyphenhyphenNx4SEM84DID3E-86KIYJqJJoHdGwJBD2q-SvILGqKuCv72ewndfKVv_MFiYiOsXtz2U/s400/IMG_6648.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5dp186JASLqllVt2AbMWTy281BHCq3aqo3Oh3FRl7Ze8uGezTglJjcgFVxDgRRyoGBdV5tr9JyDEfuRbiptdIYwMCsU8IOVEu3IFiWunrnDSLY-Ui4ClaX_eSWkTYzh2mwDXRFBXNcYg/s1600/IMG_6651.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683217268361868530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 298px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5dp186JASLqllVt2AbMWTy281BHCq3aqo3Oh3FRl7Ze8uGezTglJjcgFVxDgRRyoGBdV5tr9JyDEfuRbiptdIYwMCsU8IOVEu3IFiWunrnDSLY-Ui4ClaX_eSWkTYzh2mwDXRFBXNcYg/s400/IMG_6651.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This year I decided to set them up in the living room as part of a display around the fireplace.<br />On the mantel is the Department 56 lighted porcelain Little Town of Bethlehem. The set has 12 pieces and I arranged them simply with a spray of ivy behind.<br />A lighted garland had 6 fabric mache Renaisssance style angels in white and blue gowns alternating.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7jjdgcVu66Rx2ZvbRnNHroJ8g9A2ReOG0jNBHAr2uppESucn0dwyyTzwmHpqxlGK1uBTRU2Iav2QmFi0wc3Q1bSxl8hXiz1hPNzxuE5aT1eHgOUZ9D1hLtpj-oRF39uEd97buV4GxGEQ/s1600/IMG_8095t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683218816319597554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 218px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7jjdgcVu66Rx2ZvbRnNHroJ8g9A2ReOG0jNBHAr2uppESucn0dwyyTzwmHpqxlGK1uBTRU2Iav2QmFi0wc3Q1bSxl8hXiz1hPNzxuE5aT1eHgOUZ9D1hLtpj-oRF39uEd97buV4GxGEQ/s400/IMG_8095t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUWf8BDKHk4_ucHA6TZE-5PXDPTXOE2tnLADEy9X4n6CnbVt8Rr6UEiQmxYrKIXIUZm-izBm1NaDsivu13FeHOIp6EX5kgueLr5dzTnPr4h7zzp2sQTTXZhyphenhyphentdqHwEh7UruMC_1kzxIis/s1600/IMG_8100.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683218801359742242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUWf8BDKHk4_ucHA6TZE-5PXDPTXOE2tnLADEy9X4n6CnbVt8Rr6UEiQmxYrKIXIUZm-izBm1NaDsivu13FeHOIp6EX5kgueLr5dzTnPr4h7zzp2sQTTXZhyphenhyphentdqHwEh7UruMC_1kzxIis/s400/IMG_8100.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjgwdKAx3QhvMt7_qBpZtgx3APve6V-0bMQHrHlv-CS6QsNxASLor5lNafJG74a-dP1TF3aOMT6Qb92zkjFxhGSu6yl4vLVOYo38obPWuPYRcBFgqAJ9JIAkfh-dTbyhEOcVO14zcBtM/s1600/IMG_8099.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683218787872563970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjgwdKAx3QhvMt7_qBpZtgx3APve6V-0bMQHrHlv-CS6QsNxASLor5lNafJG74a-dP1TF3aOMT6Qb92zkjFxhGSu6yl4vLVOYo38obPWuPYRcBFgqAJ9JIAkfh-dTbyhEOcVO14zcBtM/s400/IMG_8099.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMFcqUuhYWOGq-KEuWxDjn5tHLRHKBGw3IQQpjwOZle3Byz38jdHXQnIx6eavP-ZJTMggbjmk29q_RLYVzJWUfANGHy-XMcIJ-0fKGbs25CST-6wmagIrNuU1XAwHn5AIiEOwnPZgEWns/s1600/IMG_8101.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683218785048376050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMFcqUuhYWOGq-KEuWxDjn5tHLRHKBGw3IQQpjwOZle3Byz38jdHXQnIx6eavP-ZJTMggbjmk29q_RLYVzJWUfANGHy-XMcIJ-0fKGbs25CST-6wmagIrNuU1XAwHn5AIiEOwnPZgEWns/s400/IMG_8101.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Below this, on the hearth I have large books that serve as a base. I covered with them with a lace runner and then laid cotton snow on top. The lighted houses are set around with little figures, snowmen and trees.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dgCpvuo21G1G-Bna3KS0Hd0EaSu4kCYEccLjwG7ipyoeFzpxlrvt_-9M4aTgUNtKdADlXu7lYhjg3sPvan2OlJm6Kpktpollxtc7Y9U7Qn4ri4aPnufaDimogr7fshRxDw6KWADJR-0/s1600/IMG_8094t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683217270076757426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 206px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dgCpvuo21G1G-Bna3KS0Hd0EaSu4kCYEccLjwG7ipyoeFzpxlrvt_-9M4aTgUNtKdADlXu7lYhjg3sPvan2OlJm6Kpktpollxtc7Y9U7Qn4ri4aPnufaDimogr7fshRxDw6KWADJR-0/s400/IMG_8094t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcM480_EfM34q8OV4m38530Ep_eyHxhxa3Mi6FDRDHvOGOcDph62CzDcGKin9UL9Kp28ihJo8-rJyQQnkByDCh7pD5ocIIHzst1uFYsNciUCtgalXp8lS1nP9Blk3nTYBcgfwFUXb2VPc/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683217294864188658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 255px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTznZhYblFDsBms88GivyEELhslghGzMGUKA8eQ3ilpo84SfVALKi9-VE6yyzq3lPDGJdhFQK2rD7Q3-s9YTFSaOyVGZlUvb7RmdSFVFhKlpyt0vU3jy0trWaeMTP03XoU4l3T2g0I7jE/s400/IMG_8097.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU21Mg5Z8h9C6KKC-A2KaSRAzwad5HKSvj1ec-z18FLRjLC09AKi5JesYWVCLUOUjLNoo4IHs0Fv6MPNV4DWs0FHK_q5UHuRfrfnsEdlI3rowhvHYCMLlwf0-VFobM6C31HIsH6_gz61Y/s1600/IMG_8098.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683217287412083602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU21Mg5Z8h9C6KKC-A2KaSRAzwad5HKSvj1ec-z18FLRjLC09AKi5JesYWVCLUOUjLNoo4IHs0Fv6MPNV4DWs0FHK_q5UHuRfrfnsEdlI3rowhvHYCMLlwf0-VFobM6C31HIsH6_gz61Y/s400/IMG_8098.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />So the fireplace mantel displays has the Bethlehem of long ago while the hearth has a town scene in our world. (See the devotional that follows for more on Bethlehem)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZWoNWjggl7JhxYhoW0i8FUNh3rff19x7QNDPsGn9UG_GAoLWSUR01rzotWssuXztYJ5sIJscAYhsf1sZGqFXrMmRp4Jyc9xaBA7vdMWvy0pauax9xpAXTXcnf3BmOr7lwdojn4wMFrg/s1600/IMG_8094.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683220732731918546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZWoNWjggl7JhxYhoW0i8FUNh3rff19x7QNDPsGn9UG_GAoLWSUR01rzotWssuXztYJ5sIJscAYhsf1sZGqFXrMmRp4Jyc9xaBA7vdMWvy0pauax9xpAXTXcnf3BmOr7lwdojn4wMFrg/s400/IMG_8094.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Bethlehem<br />So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. -Luke 2:4<br /><br />Bethlehem was like any other town in the hills of Judea. Yet, it was the birthplace of the greatest king of Israel, David, and one thousand years later, the Messiah.<br /><br />How does such honor come to the ordinary? Were the people of this town particularly worthy? Was there some great strategic advantage to where it lay? Were the people of Bethlehem politically savvy, having a long history of producing great leaders? Not at all. The little town of Bethlehem was in the shadow of great Jerusalem just six miles to the north. Even the meaning of Bethlehem, "house of bread," is unremarkable.<br /><br />But hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Micah predicted the destiny of an unremarkable, small place: "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times" (Micah 5:2).<br /><br />The townspeople of Bethlehem were surely proud to be the "Town of David" and the home of King David's famous grandmother, Ruth. Proud also, to be the location of the tomb of Rachel, Jacob's beloved wife. Yet, they must have wondered what Micah's prophesy really meant. When would another prophet like Samuel come to town and anoint a new king, just as he had done with the boy David?<br /><br />But it didn't happen that way. On an ordinary day, while men plied their trades and women baked bread and children played in the streets, a traveling couple from Nazareth arrived looking for a room. They received no special treatment. No one offered them a room. Ordinary people were having an ordinary response to an ordinary looking couple.<br /><br />Honor comes to the ordinary because of God's choice, whether it is God's choice to use a town, or a nation, or even a single man or woman, boy or girl. So if this is shaping up to be an ordinary day for you-be prepared. That's the stage on which the acts of God are played.<br /><br />Prayer for Today:<br /><br />Dear God, it so easy for us to assume that nothing exciting will happen with the ordinary. Help us this Christmas to see the amazing things you do when you choose to use the ordinary.<br /><br />--- by Mel Lawrenz via BibleGateway.comCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-18405696172520207352011-12-01T14:59:00.005-05:002011-12-02T00:23:42.970-05:00Bethlehem Advent Calendar<span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">Here we are at December 1 - the first day of Advent, when we begin the tradition of opening one door (etc.) per day on our Advent calendars through December 24.<br />The Advent calendar I’m using this year is a stand-up scene of the town of Bethlehem.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi57zqnp1lh_pTaEXDlcvyAL7dUt7rvvrPXlUyP3WY9gfj7hxpyyqommqZJDDXQRl8aKxxQdjyYVnWn08BPenAQihMz43GyznW3OprHElryQoUSVkgcOR-x-U4xnp5JPg32ELtT2bowqU/s1600/IMG_7981.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681252704459154930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 257px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi57zqnp1lh_pTaEXDlcvyAL7dUt7rvvrPXlUyP3WY9gfj7hxpyyqommqZJDDXQRl8aKxxQdjyYVnWn08BPenAQihMz43GyznW3OprHElryQoUSVkgcOR-x-U4xnp5JPg32ELtT2bowqU/s400/IMG_7981.jpg" border="0" /></a>When I opened it, the #1 window revealed a tiny picture and the text:<br />“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.”<br />Isaiah 9:2<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPGNWesm_6ZTuISqDeMoKGJx9PWe_ybfcKhjPXXisaiMeCNL_RRTjvZx8TViTc8_93x-RUPUtuaYeynx46HRXnvB2WYBhHZQobG26yabUhPEXeb8op4UUaLxIPaTMEmHFh42cr1d1Qkew/s1600/IMG_7982t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681252706874031250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPGNWesm_6ZTuISqDeMoKGJx9PWe_ybfcKhjPXXisaiMeCNL_RRTjvZx8TViTc8_93x-RUPUtuaYeynx46HRXnvB2WYBhHZQobG26yabUhPEXeb8op4UUaLxIPaTMEmHFh42cr1d1Qkew/s400/IMG_7982t.jpg" border="0" /></a>This text points to the blessing brought by the new Babe, the long-awaited Messiah. He came to bring light to all peoples.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheLbXe_s0UNUlZOOl95dldhM7mcf3e8BCR8uIgRztfvClJwlNVMulIbGh0RWbJVCKLf2H2wA0Q03KMBzcQsDWzFS3DjvUfCKBNS12WrRKLy5UbCMoLnWltLBrw_tbcWLzjW5SzAbdsWg4/s1600/IMG_7986.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681252722666883026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 296px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheLbXe_s0UNUlZOOl95dldhM7mcf3e8BCR8uIgRztfvClJwlNVMulIbGh0RWbJVCKLf2H2wA0Q03KMBzcQsDWzFS3DjvUfCKBNS12WrRKLy5UbCMoLnWltLBrw_tbcWLzjW5SzAbdsWg4/s400/IMG_7986.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">During this Advent season,<br />may the consciousness of the light He brings,<br />illuminate our hearts with joy and gladness.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz6z3-hbPKMqG6fTQXz4AAmoV0P69nZRa_O5mF0yvRaXwq1ko1rK_B1BquBefQTJm7Lcv6ncpeN0EuODP4WZ8dVMJHQ4dKLqZo6vqBSxpVsilSE7Z8I7IAmEHMNposoO5R_TifJwSRSF4/s1600/IMG_7982+star+closeup.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681252721449875314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 292px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz6z3-hbPKMqG6fTQXz4AAmoV0P69nZRa_O5mF0yvRaXwq1ko1rK_B1BquBefQTJm7Lcv6ncpeN0EuODP4WZ8dVMJHQ4dKLqZo6vqBSxpVsilSE7Z8I7IAmEHMNposoO5R_TifJwSRSF4/s400/IMG_7982+star+closeup.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I am linking this post to </div><br /><div><strong>12 Days of Christmas Traditions – Advent,</strong></div><br /><div>hosted by Natasha<br />at Keeping the Christmas Spirit Alive 365.<br /></div></span></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-940895966685027512011-11-28T21:37:00.004-05:002011-11-28T21:53:18.835-05:00Nativity Wreath<span style="font-size:130%;">Decorating for the Christmas holidays is just getting underway at Oak Rise Cottage. On a door in the hall I hung a green wreath with nativity ornaments.</span><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ZasMTMukAAS-tPOZqBx6z2XfdcowH2A_laaSCUhC9JAcdJXCGz9XfzSHST3Nchr8nZlgUXjNVTPHVA_9ZRiqkmfg5JORbM0SNLi3wHIkxmIlYJlxwLTvIoQ62lhzyUscwTCPSzPPofY/s1600/mosaic+cedar+view+ornaments.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680242528774215906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ZasMTMukAAS-tPOZqBx6z2XfdcowH2A_laaSCUhC9JAcdJXCGz9XfzSHST3Nchr8nZlgUXjNVTPHVA_9ZRiqkmfg5JORbM0SNLi3wHIkxmIlYJlxwLTvIoQ62lhzyUscwTCPSzPPofY/s400/mosaic+cedar+view+ornaments.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The ornaments come from </span><a href="http://www.cedarviewgifts.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Cedar View Christian Gifts</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> a family business specializing in hand finished laser-cut wood ornaments. They are made in Arkansas, U.S.A. They are available at their web site, on Etsy and on Ebay. Each ornament is made of 1/4" premium birch with a golden oak finish and gloss lacquer. I’ve used gilt ribbon gold blown glass balls gathered in groups of three. The gold tones pick up the color of the lacquer.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaPALMdwBkYiUwi5MtjkiL9OD14t93pL_ouBM4yq_PKJzSIqcxTOF8sjociDOTwAdyk25YaKuv17zoC78_C7Ij-SodD8N_eElZVOQjgoB3w3T0GIWGKo1-rL9AY1wmccmaLgzcU2_TgEA/s1600/IMG_7960.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680242514058830450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaPALMdwBkYiUwi5MtjkiL9OD14t93pL_ouBM4yq_PKJzSIqcxTOF8sjociDOTwAdyk25YaKuv17zoC78_C7Ij-SodD8N_eElZVOQjgoB3w3T0GIWGKo1-rL9AY1wmccmaLgzcU2_TgEA/s400/IMG_7960.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">In the center of the wreath just under a gilt ribbon bow is one of their three-dimensional ornaments with the Holy Family, titled Manger:<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOR8uBnT7TzmN7H-BHK9R9Pmql0dVog_fwcKbgdNTnW-GxSZvjWpMF3_p4YYJOwoV4N87WqqPqtttFNNLjTKREVJNaXCf2ShT2Jenwle_sB4FjvVvqPtZ5E7Gb8ACVtj4BJ5fmHwW-ewQ/s1600/IMG_7969.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680243753412525250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOR8uBnT7TzmN7H-BHK9R9Pmql0dVog_fwcKbgdNTnW-GxSZvjWpMF3_p4YYJOwoV4N87WqqPqtttFNNLjTKREVJNaXCf2ShT2Jenwle_sB4FjvVvqPtZ5E7Gb8ACVtj4BJ5fmHwW-ewQ/s400/IMG_7969.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VSx6RASLooueE90ALfQW6zcik6e40px758RBOcuiJfIBp8fpPxEuIjJVRRNKJAIrK5EqYhzAsDmciaMXyhMUAkIPiTE4pxaduOZM3IrtweP6l6fjHE8bk_ZLF9fHIUn7XpHmGBHVhFo/s1600/IMG_7964.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680242516771986418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VSx6RASLooueE90ALfQW6zcik6e40px758RBOcuiJfIBp8fpPxEuIjJVRRNKJAIrK5EqYhzAsDmciaMXyhMUAkIPiTE4pxaduOZM3IrtweP6l6fjHE8bk_ZLF9fHIUn7XpHmGBHVhFo/s400/IMG_7964.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#006600;">"And this shall be a sign unto you;<br />Ye shall find the babe wrapped<br />in swaddling clothes<br />lying in a manger."<br />Luke 2:12 KJV </span></div><span style="color:#006600;"><br /><div align="center"><br /></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-v0sYrdsCMNzAHC77tYdTaDZafB4yeK7OZA33dfFWp1i49EUUmnrD1rO6ekUHvKE_xDG2QpD0oEOQXMkuM6msT2H9seF8eZJVEl_VuVGORKduNRBL4NfymO4KI_stPl7BNIurBgpLzcE/s1600/IMG_7965.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680243744410388786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 235px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-v0sYrdsCMNzAHC77tYdTaDZafB4yeK7OZA33dfFWp1i49EUUmnrD1rO6ekUHvKE_xDG2QpD0oEOQXMkuM6msT2H9seF8eZJVEl_VuVGORKduNRBL4NfymO4KI_stPl7BNIurBgpLzcE/s400/IMG_7965.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">At the sides and lower portion of the wreath are a set of three ornaments designed to look like lanterns with silhouetted figures. These three measure 6" high x 2 ¾" wide.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="color:#009900;">On the left - Nativity Shepherd</span></span><span style="color:#009900;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgieNBZt_B-icXhmg-4yA2yMa2TZCOYHMTsAeB0Cppqy8_lUVo9AdQIh4lSiiFu4TXElqTqM1LLahVI-mKPnL_sagNpoUc5UJ0KluYb-Jwiib4jDDSa5zyhdHk1MKcfLGqha4GF9QjLLLo/s1600/IMG_7967.jpg"><span style="color:#009900;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680242554491322498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 232px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgieNBZt_B-icXhmg-4yA2yMa2TZCOYHMTsAeB0Cppqy8_lUVo9AdQIh4lSiiFu4TXElqTqM1LLahVI-mKPnL_sagNpoUc5UJ0KluYb-Jwiib4jDDSa5zyhdHk1MKcfLGqha4GF9QjLLLo/s400/IMG_7967.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#009900;">"For unto you is born this day<br />in the city of David a Savior<br />which is Christ the Lord."<br />Luke 2:11 KJV </span></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#009900;">On the right - Nativity Manger<br /></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwj-3h3qFIQfg5pr_LPx1fc4ozulqRgvuvmIK4ptLHgMxiBJgufgzxn6_ybizSJM0M1ql_ySILby4qJtMR9GZWkg-FhZWYoCpracPVfBPuJHB57z0UMLPvR2v4D-tZS4zDn5PR_ltz0Cs/s1600/IMG_7963.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680243743790946546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 227px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwj-3h3qFIQfg5pr_LPx1fc4ozulqRgvuvmIK4ptLHgMxiBJgufgzxn6_ybizSJM0M1ql_ySILby4qJtMR9GZWkg-FhZWYoCpracPVfBPuJHB57z0UMLPvR2v4D-tZS4zDn5PR_ltz0Cs/s400/IMG_7963.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><span style="font-size:130%;">At bottom - Nativity Wisemen</span><br /></span><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQKyVv-ZtAlb6ZYDpVpNd0Kw6bGBX4flIgaYhcqx4Kv5BtuL0cJfL_cZSIhylr4piWo3stqxmtOOBFv7iAH7w9fLEahmR9p-1vUGtJthYBa8jVm58Xc7j67UQ1xM0HaAd_3hbByWx5NU/s1600/IMG_7962.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680242542245086674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 210px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQKyVv-ZtAlb6ZYDpVpNd0Kw6bGBX4flIgaYhcqx4Kv5BtuL0cJfL_cZSIhylr4piWo3stqxmtOOBFv7iAH7w9fLEahmR9p-1vUGtJthYBa8jVm58Xc7j67UQ1xM0HaAd_3hbByWx5NU/s400/IMG_7962.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#009900;">"When they heard the king, they departed;<br />and lo, the star, which they saw in the east,<br />went before them, till it came and stood over<br />where the young child was."<br />Matt. 2:9 KJV<br /><br /></span>I am linking this post to the following. </div><br /><div align="center">Please visit the hostess and check out the participating blogs:<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Mosaic Monday hosted by Mary at <a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/">Little Red House</a> </div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-89665686034045966312011-10-10T12:51:00.005-04:002011-10-10T13:10:01.128-04:00Orrefors Nativity Themed Christmas Plates<span style="font-size:130%;">Several posts have been devoted to collectors plates with a nativity theme. From Scandinavia, we’ve seen blue and white plates from Denmark by two manufacturers.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">From Royal Copenhagen comes this 7 1/4" diameter plate dated Christmas 1972 on front. It depicts Three Wise Men on Camels with palm trees in foreground.<br /></span><br /><br /><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/STR6kcy3ZmI/AAAAAAAAEl4/SFDzWxrSe8w/s1600-h/Royal+Copenhagen+Christmas+Plate+1972.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274975830181111394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 321px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/STR6kcy3ZmI/AAAAAAAAEl4/SFDzWxrSe8w/s400/Royal+Copenhagen+Christmas+Plate+1972.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is another plate from Denmark. It depicts the "Star of Bethlehem." It is made by Bing & Grondahl and is dated 1922. It is 7" in diameter and depicts the town of Bethlehem with the star above and inscription below: "Julen Aften 1922."<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlpBz40vxMkZ8KgeH_OcCzNylOToT1YSWAp1Q_vRDtpJBMe0yT5GbRw0tNcuWG97H67O3zLByymums86hQncS3uGkdrpFoVxbMG4JvNGV4WDeGLdcN-sSGl6-W2HtLwe_DPyQ1kBRKajA/s1600-h/IMG_0245+3+Xmas+plates+Denmark.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274975821805572194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 325px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlpBz40vxMkZ8KgeH_OcCzNylOToT1YSWAp1Q_vRDtpJBMe0yT5GbRw0tNcuWG97H67O3zLByymums86hQncS3uGkdrpFoVxbMG4JvNGV4WDeGLdcN-sSGl6-W2HtLwe_DPyQ1kBRKajA/s400/IMG_0245+3+Xmas+plates+Denmark.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">And from Norway by the Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik,<br />The Three Wise Men 1969<br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/SSEW6ESP2sI/AAAAAAAAEU4/Zj6t1BfPDcY/s1600-h/Porsgrund+Christmas+plate+Three+Kings"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269518225838693058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 396px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/SSEW6ESP2sI/AAAAAAAAEU4/Zj6t1BfPDcY/s400/Porsgrund+Christmas+plate+Three+Kings" border="0" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">An Angel and Two Shepherds 1972<br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/SSEb-V2GcmI/AAAAAAAAEV4/uLokg7lL7uc/s1600-h/IMG_0246+Porsgrund+plates+Norway+Shepherds.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269523796830089826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 380px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/SSEb-V2GcmI/AAAAAAAAEV4/uLokg7lL7uc/s400/IMG_0246+Porsgrund+plates+Norway+Shepherds.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><p></p><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;">Among recent acquisitions are plates from Sweden. These, however, are not blue and white porcelain, but clear crystal. They are annual Christmas plates from the Swedish manufacturer Orrefors.<br />Here is the original box for the first edition offering in 1973:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKo6LtSNuhIA_eHcgCESehiLbr-_Oz0jCrdIRJivJ0COQ6mQoyjdzJfDYIsjdexugqpDBRe0SaFqkhhMnmNt9WzWYVM6mKDlwcpeqnMavDgtlUJ13BI91JmPMz4tu5MT_vbjtOq0H-1Tc/s1600/IMG_7452.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661907665444122642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 317px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKo6LtSNuhIA_eHcgCESehiLbr-_Oz0jCrdIRJivJ0COQ6mQoyjdzJfDYIsjdexugqpDBRe0SaFqkhhMnmNt9WzWYVM6mKDlwcpeqnMavDgtlUJ13BI91JmPMz4tu5MT_vbjtOq0H-1Tc/s400/IMG_7452.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">View inside the box shows the plate:<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRWGU4wvFlUy3tciYgQfnyD1GeAXgQbx1dFVF84ErwsiIaeiL3dKxgoJ_SB-VpPkJxtUj60zPGUyQILhoiUimx2sWzi4rOuL_FOHddZDMjFC9pSpDn7T7KPBHtbhMEkOlTzprYpx9yUQ/s1600/IMG_7454.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661907671945360194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 313px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRWGU4wvFlUy3tciYgQfnyD1GeAXgQbx1dFVF84ErwsiIaeiL3dKxgoJ_SB-VpPkJxtUj60zPGUyQILhoiUimx2sWzi4rOuL_FOHddZDMjFC9pSpDn7T7KPBHtbhMEkOlTzprYpx9yUQ/s400/IMG_7454.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The theme of the plate is the visit of the Three Wise Men. They are seen with the Baby Jesus who lies in His manger cradle at the foreground left.</span> </p><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrMRaLD1Gt9vyW1wM4RODVLdJkQrt95RKpjBqf0a-LOZqJ80ac385q-Kv04oLA1xDVLHpPYz2kdsqrKNEbVVCc67MV_V8XzfXmMArasOUIg9KFxj43njkHkNUvcPxHnMNDpvn2HqDGGM/s1600/IMG_7456.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661907677417946610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 361px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrMRaLD1Gt9vyW1wM4RODVLdJkQrt95RKpjBqf0a-LOZqJ80ac385q-Kv04oLA1xDVLHpPYz2kdsqrKNEbVVCc67MV_V8XzfXmMArasOUIg9KFxj43njkHkNUvcPxHnMNDpvn2HqDGGM/s400/IMG_7456.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYl5_IsG1OKoX_MfqyRML6Fh5Y_oyLycs3MizKB76xThxyAWj5-A0HgQ32wKsySjar7AsVj9ffX0Ny-XI0a3oocQKTQCgKLJPu_4-n7ctyZMR_wj1gzw34Kp3bsl3cuZEwJwEv31DFNK0/s1600/IMG_7457.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661908960899034546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 370px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYl5_IsG1OKoX_MfqyRML6Fh5Y_oyLycs3MizKB76xThxyAWj5-A0HgQ32wKsySjar7AsVj9ffX0Ny-XI0a3oocQKTQCgKLJPu_4-n7ctyZMR_wj1gzw34Kp3bsl3cuZEwJwEv31DFNK0/s400/IMG_7457.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The 1974 plate focuses on the Shepherds receiving the Angels message. An angel hovers above, while several sheep are gathered round about the shepherds:<br /></span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiap4tSxkvwcXNCDPAXYfTt1dkE-nnh3uGt4i9iHxph1A1NLFKG7wn_crvi2MV19dsnJoX3__4UFY89DhY_b8mnE_Xweh9Fb8dfIjqmA1YaKLLOKIQ1fkPheM6EB00PhQxHEw6i5PipLvE/s1600/IMG_7459.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661907685250250994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 369px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiap4tSxkvwcXNCDPAXYfTt1dkE-nnh3uGt4i9iHxph1A1NLFKG7wn_crvi2MV19dsnJoX3__4UFY89DhY_b8mnE_Xweh9Fb8dfIjqmA1YaKLLOKIQ1fkPheM6EB00PhQxHEw6i5PipLvE/s400/IMG_7459.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwO9V9EEjIbKn7uAmnpJ2GG_iKEyMh649L28PffeOrXRYuTRSLmHzTf-ApifmwdFVODvoEsUQKm3LcAkWK2WiOA81WhdqiDYu1xSgc_j0GWbP3yRIqLzqOkorZySCRmg_ZODe_fNi5vpo/s1600/IMG_7458.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661907679504226642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 388px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwO9V9EEjIbKn7uAmnpJ2GG_iKEyMh649L28PffeOrXRYuTRSLmHzTf-ApifmwdFVODvoEsUQKm3LcAkWK2WiOA81WhdqiDYu1xSgc_j0GWbP3yRIqLzqOkorZySCRmg_ZODe_fNi5vpo/s400/IMG_7458.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">The 1970’s was a prime time for nativity Christmas plates and these are just a few examples. Search this blog under "collector plates" for more examples from various countries.</span></div></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-87749380805935125002011-10-02T16:37:00.005-04:002011-10-02T20:01:04.858-04:00Blessings Plaque<span style="font-size:130%;">With today being the second of October I know I must post to Carola Nativty Gallery blog. Furthermore, I must make good on all the drafted posts I’ve made with various topics to share with the followers of this bog.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Today’s item is one I planned to share back in March for Saint Patrick’s Day! It is a lovely ceramic piece from Ireland. It is a deep green and was made at the Callura Pottery in Country Clare.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_HKQNVXemojvhnGJZtJcFZ_KymM0jdRsXzn5khUQs_wCZT_PQDpRquf6wQeZIYkSJSxWcbm9F2lwTPeegvf8kVsoHDuXxFVAF3waDqd29haCd7R76WVYKpOdq4SgkrOJ-wvvgRWTfV4/s1600/IMG_7407.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658998190644353314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 304px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_HKQNVXemojvhnGJZtJcFZ_KymM0jdRsXzn5khUQs_wCZT_PQDpRquf6wQeZIYkSJSxWcbm9F2lwTPeegvf8kVsoHDuXxFVAF3waDqd29haCd7R76WVYKpOdq4SgkrOJ-wvvgRWTfV4/s400/IMG_7407.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">The manufacturers marks are on the back, to the left and to the right bottom: </span><br />Blind-stamped Made in Ireland<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIlxxUTGYftZEbqMThQLDmeFoPDfgkzUkK5iYgT6OyqcVNzlz5nAxXEuwO9t1-KcLG01LK4KFhrr70qBxGwVjQaTuW2hssBvqdEQShQmfxJcFYL7B5Q2zRwqjdC6bwR-n_6YfdPNxnEhc/s1600/IMG_7402+left+back.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659048197334597986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 235px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIlxxUTGYftZEbqMThQLDmeFoPDfgkzUkK5iYgT6OyqcVNzlz5nAxXEuwO9t1-KcLG01LK4KFhrr70qBxGwVjQaTuW2hssBvqdEQShQmfxJcFYL7B5Q2zRwqjdC6bwR-n_6YfdPNxnEhc/s400/IMG_7402+left+back.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Blind-stamped with bird logo and Callura Pottery<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ofvMdNnKRJAFsjNdE_zs64hBgLnBXf5lbM8tCO_a-bTBt9Ad3vBCe8Gbnko-vPCc3vJaZ-taLO3u22YI7b2KFGyKvaO366CpvAwC0_3KnPNtqpDTLXtJXJCze93_ryBNYF6A1AOJExg/s1600/IMG_7402+right+back.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659048192635575090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 397px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ofvMdNnKRJAFsjNdE_zs64hBgLnBXf5lbM8tCO_a-bTBt9Ad3vBCe8Gbnko-vPCc3vJaZ-taLO3u22YI7b2KFGyKvaO366CpvAwC0_3KnPNtqpDTLXtJXJCze93_ryBNYF6A1AOJExg/s400/IMG_7402+right+back.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">At 4 ½ inches high x 6 ½ inches at the base, it is a plaque for hanging on the wall or placing on the table top using the wire easel. </span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhox-gMFW61nZWQT2SlbFTX9aW2wUqd0zcufFPzXMl86Zj300Yv6yipf1UqUCXAlWi6JFiqERddT1wFWgqj0GKL8f5BUgvMU9RUkX8mLuslO3UQFhYdMS243Ou1MSF-yJ5cbKGasUAvV9s/s1600/IMG_7401.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658998190375040082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhox-gMFW61nZWQT2SlbFTX9aW2wUqd0zcufFPzXMl86Zj300Yv6yipf1UqUCXAlWi6JFiqERddT1wFWgqj0GKL8f5BUgvMU9RUkX8mLuslO3UQFhYdMS243Ou1MSF-yJ5cbKGasUAvV9s/s400/IMG_7401.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The arch shape is bordered all around with decorative three-leaf markings.<br /></span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCa2-aWBtGGX0aFpjwy5AgNziBWX85A6RVRpzfHOxYV4SxbjeoxI6OmiztCdFOxrqyBnqVOY38osrOdss3389kFlVi6BGm_N4zFRXFT35yau8-wB8nrETkVIBm87ws5MRE0NkWGIBOn8/s1600/IMG_7410.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658998195531001874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 227px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCa2-aWBtGGX0aFpjwy5AgNziBWX85A6RVRpzfHOxYV4SxbjeoxI6OmiztCdFOxrqyBnqVOY38osrOdss3389kFlVi6BGm_N4zFRXFT35yau8-wB8nrETkVIBm87ws5MRE0NkWGIBOn8/s400/IMG_7410.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The interior of the arch contains a depiction of Mary, the Baby Jesus in the Manger, Joseph and a star above.<br /></span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhMxsrneIHTkm5h2oEdLgyPrgrV66FnYiPWoAEBvya26dV2hPqkm1uYDq2aNBPnait7bRQyuOpxtS84yQqoHkHVzK0VPRf-m3TUSKVZcfZEtFVTeG0FLIXJL5akNJQZ_NJtKWI6GHc44/s1600/IMG_7399T.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658998183277678306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhMxsrneIHTkm5h2oEdLgyPrgrV66FnYiPWoAEBvya26dV2hPqkm1uYDq2aNBPnait7bRQyuOpxtS84yQqoHkHVzK0VPRf-m3TUSKVZcfZEtFVTeG0FLIXJL5akNJQZ_NJtKWI6GHc44/s400/IMG_7399T.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I understand that the inscription across the base, Beannachtai, is Gaelic for Blessings. Quite appropriate for the subject matter of this lovely piece. God blessed us all in the gift of His Son! </span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFK7FeLDUx35mpmmpilGHglFc52VK4DzOdw7HpnGtJu7d1LsFiXXmFf66hLf3Vy60RDFlLmN_1VrzIbXkkxXv1svMiFRKeq0HVL97TYtKFX458sqWv1M7yHMQzYIDSqDMuZ4h84gbeIjU/s1600/IMG_7400.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658998185732810018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 305px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFK7FeLDUx35mpmmpilGHglFc52VK4DzOdw7HpnGtJu7d1LsFiXXmFf66hLf3Vy60RDFlLmN_1VrzIbXkkxXv1svMiFRKeq0HVL97TYtKFX458sqWv1M7yHMQzYIDSqDMuZ4h84gbeIjU/s400/IMG_7400.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjROMasyTp6Snzn18O88ELp3aw9EEivbw0y1lJzslv7C5umXae1atJisRzVghtsj-rT54x9xcHoV1p66uL5A7VzUPvhoQ2q_D8-jhNJEXyPMdw3axCmc3NRR5_MfE7FoqaQVMUNVmnMqs0/s1600/IMG_7412.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658998451415299666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 271px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjROMasyTp6Snzn18O88ELp3aw9EEivbw0y1lJzslv7C5umXae1atJisRzVghtsj-rT54x9xcHoV1p66uL5A7VzUPvhoQ2q_D8-jhNJEXyPMdw3axCmc3NRR5_MfE7FoqaQVMUNVmnMqs0/s400/IMG_7412.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-2464537352546570412010-12-21T18:24:00.004-05:002010-12-21T18:36:59.253-05:00Gorham Crystal Nativity<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWPI7LBUa9U5BJhPqgJyLuqUaMlYUsEOLlhklSM0z-nsGkUjoB1iuITuaCxX0VzXAcTtZifFS8cxWTBi6g2tTHjalbaOtPI13eQ81-uZa4lZwnry0VVgzbe1Y06vCmBCPKsx98QSt2Mk/s1600/IMG_6642.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553281480909224114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWPI7LBUa9U5BJhPqgJyLuqUaMlYUsEOLlhklSM0z-nsGkUjoB1iuITuaCxX0VzXAcTtZifFS8cxWTBi6g2tTHjalbaOtPI13eQ81-uZa4lZwnry0VVgzbe1Y06vCmBCPKsx98QSt2Mk/s400/IMG_6642.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Sadly, I have not continued to post during the holiday season as I had intended. The end of November found me preparing to host family for Thanksgiving and packing nativities for a display requested by the Italian American Cultural Center in Worcester, Mass.<br /><br />In this post I will share the nativity set that serves as this year’s centerpiece in the dining room.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmAhHA0b4G1n9kLXagqsfWzkXlXp5ocVZJZVh19m3cMlsaHO8rSATmi9AG1magDEMqAGWvDDcqNkc49-VrMLk5sGEzfI07gj8ZfmLZbKYWJh44YjZ1L7pafkJ6emljjrTQEyC4RBfvYE/s1600/IMG_6641.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553281477706438146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmAhHA0b4G1n9kLXagqsfWzkXlXp5ocVZJZVh19m3cMlsaHO8rSATmi9AG1magDEMqAGWvDDcqNkc49-VrMLk5sGEzfI07gj8ZfmLZbKYWJh44YjZ1L7pafkJ6emljjrTQEyC4RBfvYE/s400/IMG_6641.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> It is by Gorham and was made in Germany.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6OwnfvjLYeP25sMgTKCyqi_Mve_nn_zNq7x2qnYY4leL2AXqLYA24CmciOjQoLjf2MaxhmKuxavf11xOZQaf49hvgdMxNJI7wUotxtYhyphenhyphenBF0GfEYZxbhieHlUldw-8L5IQoHxUyfQrno/s1600/IMG_6640.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553281306285615554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6OwnfvjLYeP25sMgTKCyqi_Mve_nn_zNq7x2qnYY4leL2AXqLYA24CmciOjQoLjf2MaxhmKuxavf11xOZQaf49hvgdMxNJI7wUotxtYhyphenhyphenBF0GfEYZxbhieHlUldw-8L5IQoHxUyfQrno/s400/IMG_6640.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The clear lead crystal is embellished with 24kt gold-plated metalwork.</span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj6S5Rqrl0EAzu0Z94Nn0B_I5ZhZfJWy4jBAbuQ2F2yfy65oQsc1CvrfbATHGgfGgjlfvnd8vMP16ZYRCGzpM-Nvsnhp8FsR8zciRk1ecajPaMpO9-HNCqGaiFeW6ugJcoX8jIEB3K5Cc/s1600/IMG_6639.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553281293821759666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj6S5Rqrl0EAzu0Z94Nn0B_I5ZhZfJWy4jBAbuQ2F2yfy65oQsc1CvrfbATHGgfGgjlfvnd8vMP16ZYRCGzpM-Nvsnhp8FsR8zciRk1ecajPaMpO9-HNCqGaiFeW6ugJcoX8jIEB3K5Cc/s400/IMG_6639.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This set very difficult to photograph, so I made mosaics with photos I found online to give clearer views of the design detail.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-e7UQYeXCQFq4CUToHnJiQUmEil_GpP00u-C_1xuTTqvsKS6oerNGlkCpew6TdUli-yXLV4c5yRWfQtp-fZ9Y8zolO_SE-Q9z_J4pc5vYy3Sj_7q7gL5RdZc9SdbK-AaivU0qyyBYHFg/s1600/mosaic+gorham+crystal+nativity+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553281280812829394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-e7UQYeXCQFq4CUToHnJiQUmEil_GpP00u-C_1xuTTqvsKS6oerNGlkCpew6TdUli-yXLV4c5yRWfQtp-fZ9Y8zolO_SE-Q9z_J4pc5vYy3Sj_7q7gL5RdZc9SdbK-AaivU0qyyBYHFg/s400/mosaic+gorham+crystal+nativity+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoyVzwsa6SLX4nrEHwKOOdAmaKmeoKIOmmxtOmclfrRuP1aTcfLzXNKNmSg9fo3RHIiTROU60x1MDvnSMK7uKwX18t84bPCE1ydr6qGMSCxwRlgKgrztQ4YsHIoYUBiVQ5aTMyBZDH4sA/s1600/gorham+crystal+nativity+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553281277075330370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoyVzwsa6SLX4nrEHwKOOdAmaKmeoKIOmmxtOmclfrRuP1aTcfLzXNKNmSg9fo3RHIiTROU60x1MDvnSMK7uKwX18t84bPCE1ydr6qGMSCxwRlgKgrztQ4YsHIoYUBiVQ5aTMyBZDH4sA/s400/gorham+crystal+nativity+3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVkF5YSonkSZuvkCFr3zY_YAJA8qL8kGu0j0k2Mg52TQPngpajJC93hkfhn7BR5ErZePW8YdeT6Yyv_MDOBsjLcRqRdp_2ed1OkPcjVNj4BII9HPbYGu-MkfmxTMSksagVPmxHSB0rTeQ/s1600/gorham+crystal+nativity+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553281279071099138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVkF5YSonkSZuvkCFr3zY_YAJA8qL8kGu0j0k2Mg52TQPngpajJC93hkfhn7BR5ErZePW8YdeT6Yyv_MDOBsjLcRqRdp_2ed1OkPcjVNj4BII9HPbYGu-MkfmxTMSksagVPmxHSB0rTeQ/s400/gorham+crystal+nativity+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">The pieces I have in this set include:<br />Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus<br />Donkey<br />Reclining Ox<br />Shepherd With Sheep<br />Angel with Dove<br />Angel with Gilded Wings<br />Angel with Trumpet<br />Angel ornament – 2 7/8”L<br />Three Wise Men – Gaspar, Baltazar, Melchoir<br />Camel<br />Inkeeper With Lamp (made in Czech Rep.)<br />Ram (made in Czech Rep.) The two pieces made in Czech Republic are marked "Shiny Gold™ Full Lead Crystal."</span>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-58129953781577415742010-11-08T00:01:00.000-05:002010-11-07T21:27:17.307-05:00Mosaic MondaySo much has happened in 2010 that I have not posted here for my nativity blog since March. In April, you may have heard I did suffer a small stroke and so much has happened since then. But I plan to post more regularly now and to have another giveaway, which I will annouonce soon.<br />Right about now I must get organized to send out my Christmas greeting cards to family and friends.<br /><br />Sadly, last evening I attended a memorial service for a dear friend and former co-worker who passed away on Thursday morning. So I won’t be sending a card to her or receiving one from her. However, I am still blessed with friends, neighbors and family that I will be happy to send Christmas greetings.<br /><br />Each year I save the greeting cards I receive. Many that I receive have a nativity theme since everyone knows about my creche interests. I have framed some of these beautiful cards. Here are some such cards arranged into a mosaic:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhByN5jhWe1AKJiCr_mqZcrdyFC6-Vhjr0FeiZpH23HYsLD-BEiuBq6R4KDGiVIVfOnoggBljjEQZRWcsoXr6mq1bhPe-4ZxOA0DGKeTfvcuA7chJDIhlHNKnVuGy6nuCy8IUPBLqD63k/s1600/Nativity+card+mosaic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536997788991105554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhByN5jhWe1AKJiCr_mqZcrdyFC6-Vhjr0FeiZpH23HYsLD-BEiuBq6R4KDGiVIVfOnoggBljjEQZRWcsoXr6mq1bhPe-4ZxOA0DGKeTfvcuA7chJDIhlHNKnVuGy6nuCy8IUPBLqD63k/s400/Nativity+card+mosaic.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />During the past year I have found many interesting vintage tree ornaments. Here is a set of celluloid figures, each set in a cathedral frame or gothic arch. The set was made in Italy and features the Family, Three Wise Men and Two Musicians. The frames with the Magi feature a cross above each head.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwcrykYAkUHRqCQsd3obCLmI70OnrihRF1cS_7LRODrflkf3ElE8etygtqM8YU5yeQCvUearmgP0fmq7Vq3daJQxRMEYFGRaXZf7jAFR_R4x60D14pf14EbBV0HQEKqDkHPgz56CMQdJo/s1600/IMG_5315.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536998882737386322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwcrykYAkUHRqCQsd3obCLmI70OnrihRF1cS_7LRODrflkf3ElE8etygtqM8YU5yeQCvUearmgP0fmq7Vq3daJQxRMEYFGRaXZf7jAFR_R4x60D14pf14EbBV0HQEKqDkHPgz56CMQdJo/s400/IMG_5315.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Here is my try at using these vintage ornaments in a mosaic. (I'm sorrry that the images are not as sharp as they could be):<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm624CJ2eqxnDYChbZiwkywPDcJG1RHl52EczPIHnXD4NEdKDJDI1iw-xru2ro7PZigpOR0rO9A6UNI6wQ9_R9HTNpvlyJIgu0o-Vkab9acpBlOODMDaAt4i9BQyjSrU8gDef5qioCP5Y/s1600/Vintage+nativity+ornaments+mosaic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536997800910813810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm624CJ2eqxnDYChbZiwkywPDcJG1RHl52EczPIHnXD4NEdKDJDI1iw-xru2ro7PZigpOR0rO9A6UNI6wQ9_R9HTNpvlyJIgu0o-Vkab9acpBlOODMDaAt4i9BQyjSrU8gDef5qioCP5Y/s400/Vintage+nativity+ornaments+mosaic.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Please visit Mary at <a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/">Little Red House</a> for more creative photo collages.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1AmNlyC7bJ8vFOtTrGr4to7fYEy0bJYxXcMGhanV4w7qcuXDVTdREk1gb2jwngVbfW7oCW4pJQSscOJQ7plYW-da4ox8BEwEx3J_5LhRfqvsjGc87e8ngYYYuCywtr5CRZ3s7cZsC3Y/s1600-h/Mosaic_Monday.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443557681710755234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1AmNlyC7bJ8vFOtTrGr4to7fYEy0bJYxXcMGhanV4w7qcuXDVTdREk1gb2jwngVbfW7oCW4pJQSscOJQ7plYW-da4ox8BEwEx3J_5LhRfqvsjGc87e8ngYYYuCywtr5CRZ3s7cZsC3Y/s400/Mosaic_Monday.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-42737280162693140542010-03-01T02:01:00.004-05:002010-03-01T02:35:55.895-05:00A Sad Journey In Elegant Figures<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqIfb1Hr0Rr25jxcTf3wh67Lm03X7CR7yJkZyQIdmgtLKYEUh3weqNNUgxKk8WG3fjATlI1Luzs7Q9KI89i2O3GMPMeWTyIc72RPsuXdUtC3bsZUGE6mSmAjPQbdUaE2NB1c6X9Vn3sg/s1600-h/Robson+Flight+Mosaic2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443557694942953906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqIfb1Hr0Rr25jxcTf3wh67Lm03X7CR7yJkZyQIdmgtLKYEUh3weqNNUgxKk8WG3fjATlI1Luzs7Q9KI89i2O3GMPMeWTyIc72RPsuXdUtC3bsZUGE6mSmAjPQbdUaE2NB1c6X9Vn3sg/s400/Robson+Flight+Mosaic2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">The nativity story ended with a sad journey for the Family as they left Bethlehem for points south to Egypt. Goebel of Germany produced a series of figurines designed by Janet Robson which depicts that journey.</span></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhblMWGsVzrOu5lzWo4b5qIT5YZD6NMgYW0J1d9w1KdcDDxzu3vRh4A5_kdzgt_6q6x4RUf1OknAXnihmtqojaWUnoAShMmXjpiuX4HlKyqUKA94Sk4vnmQsvSdInEEtDVA3dE0l-VTBc/s1600-h/Robson+Flight+Figures+Mosiac.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443557693036687074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhblMWGsVzrOu5lzWo4b5qIT5YZD6NMgYW0J1d9w1KdcDDxzu3vRh4A5_kdzgt_6q6x4RUf1OknAXnihmtqojaWUnoAShMmXjpiuX4HlKyqUKA94Sk4vnmQsvSdInEEtDVA3dE0l-VTBc/s400/Robson+Flight+Figures+Mosiac.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The modelling is elegant and serene. The characters are each dressed in blue and white garments. </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZhRBbHZMfDVpb8H7Nd-qdNOfhznGCP0MQUBpL3U6TdbjV3LCAVU9SaYUu-rie5ttN-wpCXw1A-MA_XvugwSmznrlI2WVHdjJY8GOs0vULsnmsitza5iUUcuCfXni3q6d6N32CZgNOoM/s1600-h/IMG_5745T.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443558917687585490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 378px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZhRBbHZMfDVpb8H7Nd-qdNOfhznGCP0MQUBpL3U6TdbjV3LCAVU9SaYUu-rie5ttN-wpCXw1A-MA_XvugwSmznrlI2WVHdjJY8GOs0vULsnmsitza5iUUcuCfXni3q6d6N32CZgNOoM/s400/IMG_5745T.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKMDDbbzcsgQe0ApbzpBiQTFgWPxaHBppx5WEajdNwD0kp8UNlEeJZjc5hsqH-gwdT4fjCtIG7d1rs-QEIEzWn_iQgX3crc1g_0vY4prZ0_Ddn_asOcct5x49UNuQ8aN9fwNrgo5pgO0/s1600-h/IMG_5749+back2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443558932993730706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKMDDbbzcsgQe0ApbzpBiQTFgWPxaHBppx5WEajdNwD0kp8UNlEeJZjc5hsqH-gwdT4fjCtIG7d1rs-QEIEzWn_iQgX3crc1g_0vY4prZ0_Ddn_asOcct5x49UNuQ8aN9fwNrgo5pgO0/s400/IMG_5749+back2.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div>Both Mary and her son wear white rimmed hoods:</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuBiJO4YE4zhZZkn8ldiEXRIUVOhAuwu7a5PC0kr9_twEmlhq3QDkfs51Clbb3mJJZCQ_uUQOwuZSWCdSmdyTFBf-_GcG0_rSHEcu-XOikEKtrcai29JnZBJrKwPqHCQVSiC5d4hr1wc/s1600-h/IMG_5742TTT.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443562781600754482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 183px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuBiJO4YE4zhZZkn8ldiEXRIUVOhAuwu7a5PC0kr9_twEmlhq3QDkfs51Clbb3mJJZCQ_uUQOwuZSWCdSmdyTFBf-_GcG0_rSHEcu-XOikEKtrcai29JnZBJrKwPqHCQVSiC5d4hr1wc/s400/IMG_5742TTT.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIhQx2C08YDiT4jCEEvrYVLHWdcSZFdEHf4W_shanx5Si_N9X4q35ywvS9iUmm08wjkVP5_JHw_v7ONvs63VtKr6uLunGbx5pWAJgV-Qp2i9xxcs5Pl3vjA6NAg7VGIKxOGoTTcSCZpk/s1600-h/IMG_5749+back+M.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443562788064114658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 269px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIhQx2C08YDiT4jCEEvrYVLHWdcSZFdEHf4W_shanx5Si_N9X4q35ywvS9iUmm08wjkVP5_JHw_v7ONvs63VtKr6uLunGbx5pWAJgV-Qp2i9xxcs5Pl3vjA6NAg7VGIKxOGoTTcSCZpk/s400/IMG_5749+back+M.jpg" border="0" /></a> Joseph carries a lantern in one hand and a small bundle at the end of a staff</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9w-93529ERqRx8qfE1o1yDxKf0JOesB-Ms3Cg6ZMBlDt7xFPKrAJwD16uuo-ScHTjWx9i6D6RRRSYHUqB9hDOdY3Y_XrpbKvYt3rFNH_8vi8Y2xawBUq-_2NNnPhfwnB65EmMOKIakNY/s1600-h/IMG_5742TT.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443562781954859810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 168px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9w-93529ERqRx8qfE1o1yDxKf0JOesB-Ms3Cg6ZMBlDt7xFPKrAJwD16uuo-ScHTjWx9i6D6RRRSYHUqB9hDOdY3Y_XrpbKvYt3rFNH_8vi8Y2xawBUq-_2NNnPhfwnB65EmMOKIakNY/s400/IMG_5742TT.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ3JW5PvYiSOLsXpPGC5bKT1IW7K9IVX1p20_z8Sxq4sbnMFO5PtPqnh1-4SAQBW9QEIT7PWvJBgVpD17mTmVsl-eTcif9_VWfMeh4BAhxhuVy9u93IHpJKwaPxfm_PXHRuLlxvh6DmfY/s1600-h/IMG_5747t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443558929725424786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 171px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ3JW5PvYiSOLsXpPGC5bKT1IW7K9IVX1p20_z8Sxq4sbnMFO5PtPqnh1-4SAQBW9QEIT7PWvJBgVpD17mTmVsl-eTcif9_VWfMeh4BAhxhuVy9u93IHpJKwaPxfm_PXHRuLlxvh6DmfY/s400/IMG_5747t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcag1k5Dnmj8ZZJFs159mTHDadvQByOtkjayyhjDmUPsmXtn71W5td_qT5kGM9S9SESNG5I_wnapGXEPAV9X5jGeUwBx_PaN5fNuyB5oE_RgEm5NUKe-n72JWSw7Z8C20FzvI85UBUPlA/s1600-h/IMG_5751+down2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443558926415866834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 260px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcag1k5Dnmj8ZZJFs159mTHDadvQByOtkjayyhjDmUPsmXtn71W5td_qT5kGM9S9SESNG5I_wnapGXEPAV9X5jGeUwBx_PaN5fNuyB5oE_RgEm5NUKe-n72JWSw7Z8C20FzvI85UBUPlA/s400/IMG_5751+down2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The donkey trods patiently...</div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPstDYQKaiPN5tgYuffG3RnGVP5IO18Jp_mQUI0LgeG8N8Xg8hRBV7RFIpg5o10yF4HYs9B-i3I6FzfSwyon1tl3zbnYw1VaFcnxxdWFZ7hufXq6lnyp9xm_rLXM3_Wbxm2iVzkGRymXg/s1600-h/IMG_5743T.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443558921096765474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 358px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPstDYQKaiPN5tgYuffG3RnGVP5IO18Jp_mQUI0LgeG8N8Xg8hRBV7RFIpg5o10yF4HYs9B-i3I6FzfSwyon1tl3zbnYw1VaFcnxxdWFZ7hufXq6lnyp9xm_rLXM3_Wbxm2iVzkGRymXg/s400/IMG_5743T.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This post is linked to Blue Monday and Mosaic Monday. See other participating posts as listed by our gracious Sally at <a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Smiling Sally</a> and visit Mary at <a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/">Little Red House</a> for more creative photo collages.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWTt85crd7M8BcdgyueSlIKRUPut0uDRFJbWLG7ED06XPIDoxCbXFgbDXCGAkrnkfMxI9kb4u7pmUPqkt5RPt0D1j0Z1AFXlGJRL2By_r-OAwnViOxsspRhP7zfH236jWpriz6vqn3SM/s1600-h/Bluemonday+button.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443557684327509234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 96px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWTt85crd7M8BcdgyueSlIKRUPut0uDRFJbWLG7ED06XPIDoxCbXFgbDXCGAkrnkfMxI9kb4u7pmUPqkt5RPt0D1j0Z1AFXlGJRL2By_r-OAwnViOxsspRhP7zfH236jWpriz6vqn3SM/s400/Bluemonday+button.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1AmNlyC7bJ8vFOtTrGr4to7fYEy0bJYxXcMGhanV4w7qcuXDVTdREk1gb2jwngVbfW7oCW4pJQSscOJQ7plYW-da4ox8BEwEx3J_5LhRfqvsjGc87e8ngYYYuCywtr5CRZ3s7cZsC3Y/s1600-h/Mosaic_Monday.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443557681710755234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1AmNlyC7bJ8vFOtTrGr4to7fYEy0bJYxXcMGhanV4w7qcuXDVTdREk1gb2jwngVbfW7oCW4pJQSscOJQ7plYW-da4ox8BEwEx3J_5LhRfqvsjGc87e8ngYYYuCywtr5CRZ3s7cZsC3Y/s400/Mosaic_Monday.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-8579924394502117142010-02-28T15:42:00.009-05:002010-03-15T15:16:17.627-04:00The Newest Collection Category<div>As a collector who has a collection of state and foreign souvenir spoons, I just happened to run across some Christmas spoons. Among them I found spoons with a nativity theme! So-o-o, this is the latest addition to the collection profile.<br /><br />The first group is placed on a vintage spoon rack that is shaped like a shield.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoWjDXHP-OpW1-gymg785LrBfb_4tVyXP2D7kg2guUhoYVgJTuMfEnLUhbg6aX3ZquhwuuGgqzYc1pyiYh2a2yEDkTQfpSiOutUSjQBnP_8onVNCjuwGyAojCdjB8L1QG2Rxa-43JxXbY/s1600-h/IMG_5709t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443401382504000178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoWjDXHP-OpW1-gymg785LrBfb_4tVyXP2D7kg2guUhoYVgJTuMfEnLUhbg6aX3ZquhwuuGgqzYc1pyiYh2a2yEDkTQfpSiOutUSjQBnP_8onVNCjuwGyAojCdjB8L1QG2Rxa-43JxXbY/s400/IMG_5709t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrE7paPU_4w4DcUewVXevYudmtEW5WErwSEJ57fKC7-o_dbLrdMTfCuwwfQY5mHI3i5EuN4satOGxhotLAXs80W665o7DbEy89DchypRk66v7eh30FuZeCEDiEyabJVJWVoG71NwCqfY/s1600-h/IMG_5710+closeup.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443401387280872194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 328px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrE7paPU_4w4DcUewVXevYudmtEW5WErwSEJ57fKC7-o_dbLrdMTfCuwwfQY5mHI3i5EuN4satOGxhotLAXs80W665o7DbEy89DchypRk66v7eh30FuZeCEDiEyabJVJWVoG71NwCqfY/s400/IMG_5710+closeup.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Vintage 1970 Frohe Weihnachten Christmas Coll. Spoon - 5 1/4" long; top of spoon has 2 Candles, ribbon, and fir bough; in the bowl is an enamel picture of Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus, and a shepherd in a Stable with 1970 under it. On the back is Klepa Arts Germany.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGB9iN43VF-JDjh136_F6Kx3Gntpq23LTe06ok9iw7L2dMlme0ZEQ-cxmqeJWgNzINV4BUFs2pRSfdUXgoiBSWEbsogVMNPCJ72VmnfRW15rJa-P82DRv6x3EVBKx0cwCTi1UVU5A0gO4/s1600-h/IMG_5709+wein.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443400106351852786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 121px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGB9iN43VF-JDjh136_F6Kx3Gntpq23LTe06ok9iw7L2dMlme0ZEQ-cxmqeJWgNzINV4BUFs2pRSfdUXgoiBSWEbsogVMNPCJ72VmnfRW15rJa-P82DRv6x3EVBKx0cwCTi1UVU5A0gO4/s400/IMG_5709+wein.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />CHRISTMAS JESUS in MANGER 1986 Embossed Souvenir Spoon<br />Christmas 1986. The embossed finial has a picture of Jesus in the manger with Mary and Joseph looking at him. Approximate length is 4 1/2"<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzoTbOfFldD7_hNDJtU_VgFZ7WBPVbtdYCtCHaBFtFjx9086YrwC4djby3CqCL3h6lhw5ElyDyhDtrYnpmLk83YxU-GnZLj23UIx46-I5MehjK3d9aybE3NDtqd7S6CF9hWjHv92kOxqk/s1600-h/IMG_5709+Christmas.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443400104220028754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 117px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzoTbOfFldD7_hNDJtU_VgFZ7WBPVbtdYCtCHaBFtFjx9086YrwC4djby3CqCL3h6lhw5ElyDyhDtrYnpmLk83YxU-GnZLj23UIx46-I5MehjK3d9aybE3NDtqd7S6CF9hWjHv92kOxqk/s400/IMG_5709+Christmas.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />CHRISTMAS CANDLES THREE WISE MEN Souvenir Spoon<br />The embossed finial has a picture of the Three Wise Men bearing gifts. The spoon is dated 1976. The bowl of the spoon is embossed with Christmas candles burning brightly. Silverplated. Approximate length is 4 ½"<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKfWH7zktzrEeH4Pin9xIUxLKGqSyM636eLsu4E3Zt3cEh9zbVNJLhRbuxN6YvTW-z-1fxMoVCULsbIV8IdtJvnRaDYRX5oYl6dPxcoYWpd-i3zqXIYJRtEOGrekB84esdeks1ulevzg/s1600-h/IMG_5740+kings+spoon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443401390745445506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 110px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKfWH7zktzrEeH4Pin9xIUxLKGqSyM636eLsu4E3Zt3cEh9zbVNJLhRbuxN6YvTW-z-1fxMoVCULsbIV8IdtJvnRaDYRX5oYl6dPxcoYWpd-i3zqXIYJRtEOGrekB84esdeks1ulevzg/s400/IMG_5740+kings+spoon.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />CHRISTMAS ANGEL HORN Souvenir Collector Spoon<br />The embossed finial has a picture of an angel blowing a horn with Merry Christmas written just below her. Silverplated. 4 1/2" long.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPoxWAOb4GdJQogyUcIXayKMdzv_9LVKyrrgYLGJwqssQKlrbx-TOH0-jo6bewNlqzS4tJ_D2NM-fbS8L9OIAO7JrqdJbhgSC_hVqEYYos-1A6yY3z6h274vUFA6iwFqDjFUckofO7Ujk/s1600-h/IMG_5709+angel.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443400094355868322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 131px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPoxWAOb4GdJQogyUcIXayKMdzv_9LVKyrrgYLGJwqssQKlrbx-TOH0-jo6bewNlqzS4tJ_D2NM-fbS8L9OIAO7JrqdJbhgSC_hVqEYYos-1A6yY3z6h274vUFA6iwFqDjFUckofO7Ujk/s400/IMG_5709+angel.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthpwWRQOsQTIdyo_ZUaXA100D6Qyj6jXx_fK7O0A_uYUHpzORQ4L0_GoMQhgtKaQPYIFJAkM3itybIUHuJquthzqF3lOPdd-wreYv8f3w7RHEnKo5t-yPftHaHNXKSv8oVD0wulmXpTw/s1600-h/IMG_5737t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443401399159251442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 122px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthpwWRQOsQTIdyo_ZUaXA100D6Qyj6jXx_fK7O0A_uYUHpzORQ4L0_GoMQhgtKaQPYIFJAkM3itybIUHuJquthzqF3lOPdd-wreYv8f3w7RHEnKo5t-yPftHaHNXKSv8oVD0wulmXpTw/s400/IMG_5737t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The following spoon fell off the rack behind a display table; so it will be some time before I see it again:<br />CHRISTMAS NATIVITY SCENE 1993 Souvenir Spoon<br />Christmas 1986. The Oval color finial has a picture of the manger with Angel observing from overhead. Approximate length is 5" silverplate (E.P.N.S.).<br /><br />The next spoon is hand painted in the bowl. "Nativity Shepherds Follow The Star Noel" Made in U.S.A.<br />This artist-made nativity spoon is a 7 1/4" long silverplated spoon by Wm. Rogers. It has a wire loop for hanging. Rustic wire also holds with small silver heart that says "made with love." It is signed on back, "Joan Rudolff ‘09"<br />The picture in the bowl shows Shepherds and sheep with star above. Golden wire ribbon with silver edge forms a bow.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaVBVTGTWd3jvzamAJRctMhtxWtq_S23Ks49U5-J9gLbIYAV7abf4pxmwJbMGCjnKLRKVxEtZ_LtbmCqwL9gfMMUIQGar8bXiUoY7czDsJUuAe6AwvyA4Wm3CErc7xXxPRryfoivauXI/s1600-h/IMG_5694.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443400081741932130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaVBVTGTWd3jvzamAJRctMhtxWtq_S23Ks49U5-J9gLbIYAV7abf4pxmwJbMGCjnKLRKVxEtZ_LtbmCqwL9gfMMUIQGar8bXiUoY7czDsJUuAe6AwvyA4Wm3CErc7xXxPRryfoivauXI/s400/IMG_5694.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid6W6D5iW4WURbqEb4grHTa-uZb-aaIacvv5WZKqK9b7G7mfCMhR8dfomYYx1GPX_ICcr1LG4MEZ-p0bQYC3WMX4TB447KBgf9riLHFpKk1a7PQ4QHvMoDECetvg_Ee2RTcs75jf7EqDI/s1600-h/IMG_5692+spoon+bowl+picture.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443398210850727474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 270px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid6W6D5iW4WURbqEb4grHTa-uZb-aaIacvv5WZKqK9b7G7mfCMhR8dfomYYx1GPX_ICcr1LG4MEZ-p0bQYC3WMX4TB447KBgf9riLHFpKk1a7PQ4QHvMoDECetvg_Ee2RTcs75jf7EqDI/s400/IMG_5692+spoon+bowl+picture.jpg" border="0" /></a> The handle is a lovely design.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRTojr-3SOZYe1AbnUwuoa3VGz4CRcWWjqJjmAmOIcotNGJGeN4POd8yGJoAdxfcy_iqVYv3D3P0XtofA4a3v7jXQ3b0rMNrnwu6k5MBRmuTOByjglFbNm73evqqsb3-zijSxff613x50/s1600-h/IMG_5707+spoon+handle.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443398208715547634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 106px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRTojr-3SOZYe1AbnUwuoa3VGz4CRcWWjqJjmAmOIcotNGJGeN4POd8yGJoAdxfcy_iqVYv3D3P0XtofA4a3v7jXQ3b0rMNrnwu6k5MBRmuTOByjglFbNm73evqqsb3-zijSxff613x50/s400/IMG_5707+spoon+handle.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />On the back of spoon is the artist’s signature<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie0eNjF4FykAujPEGezVNioDx00humZLv7n99NaOMT5pOxM7GC15a_GP3rrB1kU9zhChnTEfo7-Pztd1an7csvTWUHIhPEpi5s81btxmOsaixl4yVHcyiAWBn7-YcIg-sa6M61dJsx_aI/s1600-h/IMG_5689+back+of+spoon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443398216688102434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 297px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie0eNjF4FykAujPEGezVNioDx00humZLv7n99NaOMT5pOxM7GC15a_GP3rrB1kU9zhChnTEfo7-Pztd1an7csvTWUHIhPEpi5s81btxmOsaixl4yVHcyiAWBn7-YcIg-sa6M61dJsx_aI/s400/IMG_5689+back+of+spoon.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaBKGEQdqpto1Ga9LIt29tvp7CuGRJgzH1I3KLpq24NVadLkqNvRjl4hc1O2zy-Jev__ppdMN89Oy3GasqLeyd5Ji93b7I-KOyTRieN4RBUzYBtTHprW6MtUjs929QOXgvnsvEExQmRo/s1600-h/IMG_5698.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443398226274393362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaBKGEQdqpto1Ga9LIt29tvp7CuGRJgzH1I3KLpq24NVadLkqNvRjl4hc1O2zy-Jev__ppdMN89Oy3GasqLeyd5Ji93b7I-KOyTRieN4RBUzYBtTHprW6MtUjs929QOXgvnsvEExQmRo/s400/IMG_5698.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Next is a lot of 6 Figural Nativity Christmas Collectible Spoons. Made in Great Britain.<br />6 spoons, 4" long; silver tone over tin or steel; Gt. Britain W.A.P.M. on the back.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56-p5QqYknaxa9pKrX5bHXIvbuur_590b5Mp0vzAf2DZ9v8qhGAXtKKZwuZYcukt_u6f6Bydx1yDWjHvqkjgv2MjNMxKhRl1m6pOAByKS1ikOJuNA6Ho-sJc_vtKHpnkNYO5ucA9Vz_o/s1600-h/IMG_5701.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443401809357861394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56-p5QqYknaxa9pKrX5bHXIvbuur_590b5Mp0vzAf2DZ9v8qhGAXtKKZwuZYcukt_u6f6Bydx1yDWjHvqkjgv2MjNMxKhRl1m6pOAByKS1ikOJuNA6Ho-sJc_vtKHpnkNYO5ucA9Vz_o/s400/IMG_5701.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Titles written below the figures<br />Angel<br />Mary<br />Joseph and Mary<br />Mary and Child<br />Shepherd<br />3 Wise Men<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpsvmvrLVC0mKvFDFTyUbnqPgrIN5DgoKpTIEjjliwxOfdb08qcmib0NdzPMF5xAz7ulHiPDDGWnF_No80sbLodiJjwfD4uE2Ayjow1nt8uTUbJSKgHRodmV28U_K0lpUPkzEmpHlS9SA/s1600-h/IMG_5704+t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443401813745210706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 390px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpsvmvrLVC0mKvFDFTyUbnqPgrIN5DgoKpTIEjjliwxOfdb08qcmib0NdzPMF5xAz7ulHiPDDGWnF_No80sbLodiJjwfD4uE2Ayjow1nt8uTUbJSKgHRodmV28U_K0lpUPkzEmpHlS9SA/s400/IMG_5704+t.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUIeQwIcIK4bBFsPgrbLMsl_4AjOIbBlaTBlWtGZ431f2gKAQpmO4Z5_s-jekSsF0vqXOL2UtJvvl4iHGt-xhXBN7rLS0oiZfIjYjgg13q-TswXwYJvKcr5zINbU2EatW2OA3m7W2kjHs/s1600-h/IMG_5738+angel.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443401814008641826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 151px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUIeQwIcIK4bBFsPgrbLMsl_4AjOIbBlaTBlWtGZ431f2gKAQpmO4Z5_s-jekSsF0vqXOL2UtJvvl4iHGt-xhXBN7rLS0oiZfIjYjgg13q-TswXwYJvKcr5zINbU2EatW2OA3m7W2kjHs/s400/IMG_5738+angel.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0n7u66rkEoH-RZQZ2dA63_9EgFon82OuCpvO6n3dNZXVRwIUm5DIeWy37JI4HzRsONnY0i8Xq5hInTEPd-xYHbWinS7LgZYQMt40_YtCIpcXbeCQue-hyyVIdwg-9N6Q8qlj7YnXJuKI/s1600-h/IMG_5709+wise+men.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443401822199038466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 163px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0n7u66rkEoH-RZQZ2dA63_9EgFon82OuCpvO6n3dNZXVRwIUm5DIeWy37JI4HzRsONnY0i8Xq5hInTEPd-xYHbWinS7LgZYQMt40_YtCIpcXbeCQue-hyyVIdwg-9N6Q8qlj7YnXJuKI/s400/IMG_5709+wise+men.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This post is linked to Silver Sunday, hosted by Beth at <a href="http://thegypsyfish.blogspot.com/">Gypsy Fish Journal</a>.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7GgKlnHH3n05dD1uRvL5kQNC6LhScZpXHoiMrhyphenhyphendOjsHgLMccnWHjyro8cNywxOPGS9sLGiysSsCrep44XRI0jNRgixrt_0-2C-prd2jcMI6c45x9s8eOz-nszv1zxF4VvRR2N-YerY4/s1600-h/Silver+Sunday+ssbutton.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448941126731403458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 128px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7GgKlnHH3n05dD1uRvL5kQNC6LhScZpXHoiMrhyphenhyphendOjsHgLMccnWHjyro8cNywxOPGS9sLGiysSsCrep44XRI0jNRgixrt_0-2C-prd2jcMI6c45x9s8eOz-nszv1zxF4VvRR2N-YerY4/s400/Silver+Sunday+ssbutton.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This post is also linked to Three or More Tuesday, sponsored by Tam at <a href="http://gypsycorner.blogspot.com/">The Gypsy's Corner</a>. Please visit her for more participating posts.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7h_d1n0TBxaNKpsEGBQtat5UfBgOXAv5wwY01OyGBihOJdsn85PTce_gJfWTuW_N9TXFEmTDmdFPOMhGJHLK6uD84GCxlv01s2pdnRx2_ha15yUjuj0UA8b-r3ccIu2uvAYny83qDyY/s1600-h/ThreeOrMoreTuesdayLogo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303938069424756882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 279px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7h_d1n0TBxaNKpsEGBQtat5UfBgOXAv5wwY01OyGBihOJdsn85PTce_gJfWTuW_N9TXFEmTDmdFPOMhGJHLK6uD84GCxlv01s2pdnRx2_ha15yUjuj0UA8b-r3ccIu2uvAYny83qDyY/s320/ThreeOrMoreTuesdayLogo.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div>I hope you visit again to see more interesting nativity scenes items.</div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-72480995934977620332010-02-18T22:20:00.006-05:002010-02-19T05:58:44.254-05:00Winter Cloche SceneSince we’re all having lots of snow around outside here in New England, I thought to share a special creche set. It is "Winter White," a nativity scene designed by Pam Schifferl for Midwest of Cannon Falls.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeeMovdsE0W8Zm95LoJewkvGDLN0bLomWiOEvnNdDBe4hXqEtnP8kpcO3QFoeSRqECushmwnBS6FdICNECkNRvCIJi822UFGgjZSAIgaq5XkCKgCUymg18B8AYQWZCQ4MEoC2Y6oQQH74/s1600-h/IMG_5581T.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439904195372412866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 305px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeeMovdsE0W8Zm95LoJewkvGDLN0bLomWiOEvnNdDBe4hXqEtnP8kpcO3QFoeSRqECushmwnBS6FdICNECkNRvCIJi822UFGgjZSAIgaq5XkCKgCUymg18B8AYQWZCQ4MEoC2Y6oQQH74/s400/IMG_5581T.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Since Christmas it has been on a round skirted lamp table in the living room. The scene is set in an alpine stable made in Italy.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSGSk0GMgIRpcobTeL-lb61Q0ioo7n6faTNIwCKjqJoiRVz-AeDL6HFT-lSg4u2q9iE64fabu6hjK25XcYpCsR6clANm7ZFCY10glpZtHWnTNIYm8ktfOdRTHE83Mr8XtMg3Qegq2lb2M/s1600-h/IMG_5582.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439904204006444706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSGSk0GMgIRpcobTeL-lb61Q0ioo7n6faTNIwCKjqJoiRVz-AeDL6HFT-lSg4u2q9iE64fabu6hjK25XcYpCsR6clANm7ZFCY10glpZtHWnTNIYm8ktfOdRTHE83Mr8XtMg3Qegq2lb2M/s400/IMG_5582.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I thought this winter set would make a lovely subject for a vignette under a cloche. The cloche is a bell jar designed for use in the garden. So the glass has bands around and the view is not very clear.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi9WYZWjSxukW8O-FNspEnd45MGvA0fXD_6Baq3SKokXv0dlA_GNgFXPCJ0xlnsXw9DYbvciulv9itXGV6qNdwOt_u9qKNNcDqA83ujuigBRc9fCkhOoYNOcfnYJtVK7KH6XuQpSG8WEQ/s1600-h/IMG_5601t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439905683463645138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 303px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi9WYZWjSxukW8O-FNspEnd45MGvA0fXD_6Baq3SKokXv0dlA_GNgFXPCJ0xlnsXw9DYbvciulv9itXGV6qNdwOt_u9qKNNcDqA83ujuigBRc9fCkhOoYNOcfnYJtVK7KH6XuQpSG8WEQ/s400/IMG_5601t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />First I placed a white plastic lace doily (brought by a colleague from Colombia) on the table, then arranged the Family, an Angel and a bare birch tree on the doily. Around this are the Three Wise Men with their gifts and a Shepherd with a lamb.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkV7XL3_W7nL80u3scj1zZqHYkfsu9d7qS2-7rx3m2fd1l5KeeOKogJ7Mq60gFEikA69M4Err2o2ysqUupjzl9dnYNgLBv5tmvvItJY-AWXITikJhmCoUVlM487CDvg6tBAKFKbzF_U8/s1600-h/IMG_5588.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439904212023667362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkV7XL3_W7nL80u3scj1zZqHYkfsu9d7qS2-7rx3m2fd1l5KeeOKogJ7Mq60gFEikA69M4Err2o2ysqUupjzl9dnYNgLBv5tmvvItJY-AWXITikJhmCoUVlM487CDvg6tBAKFKbzF_U8/s400/IMG_5588.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Green and white bunches lend some color. The knob of the large glass cloche is covered with a white crochet doily, tied with a thin green ribbon.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDW1U3J-4GNu_k4AV11uRpSc9b0kNzKFFf4q6uQ0F0kn1n_xeZ4_N4Uf24dAbBJ3NNnNrPwt3KzluVi_kHG_JcT5GeaQj7wm6JnY-Bc_084HBtQB56qGAaEqb0KzHdmQzvRqyR73oRSBY/s1600-h/IMG_5587T.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439904209165754370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 344px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDW1U3J-4GNu_k4AV11uRpSc9b0kNzKFFf4q6uQ0F0kn1n_xeZ4_N4Uf24dAbBJ3NNnNrPwt3KzluVi_kHG_JcT5GeaQj7wm6JnY-Bc_084HBtQB56qGAaEqb0KzHdmQzvRqyR73oRSBY/s400/IMG_5587T.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Here all the figures are placed on the doily. The birch tree is centered with the two floral bunches on either side. </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgNkMhWyicxkyPeEYI5eyGQYBv0TesvGpPMIH1wDWiePHW6600XN00vkK5tocbexwlYav9u1bPcAuo-zgTFFYeukComHDf9ltCE9J8pC0AMgjtkoRhrQsDal1mjrjC_PZLACfKMfqwDo/s1600-h/IMG_5598t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439905143721210818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 353px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgNkMhWyicxkyPeEYI5eyGQYBv0TesvGpPMIH1wDWiePHW6600XN00vkK5tocbexwlYav9u1bPcAuo-zgTFFYeukComHDf9ltCE9J8pC0AMgjtkoRhrQsDal1mjrjC_PZLACfKMfqwDo/s400/IMG_5598t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The image is not so clear, but the scene is still lovely under glass. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQYTzMiapw3v-M4kA_oe9V5NbRZGPTcHoJXWS3KwCBpZaK8JjAvCBoI6_0k-mjrEYX9ywyZPB2BSZJcpNROzi3CmtqoNYk-zdpX-huV8mnPF0NEDVPwKUqR9gPEbiUeWOaal77kmWaLg/s1600-h/IMG_5594t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439904218534604178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 361px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQYTzMiapw3v-M4kA_oe9V5NbRZGPTcHoJXWS3KwCBpZaK8JjAvCBoI6_0k-mjrEYX9ywyZPB2BSZJcpNROzi3CmtqoNYk-zdpX-huV8mnPF0NEDVPwKUqR9gPEbiUeWOaal77kmWaLg/s400/IMG_5594t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This post is linked to Marty’s Winter Cloche Party at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/">A Stroll Thru Life</a>. Enjoy the creative vignettes of all the participants by checking the list at her blog. </div></div></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0CuK2lDSyYN5THAjXV4itXH_8JWNQsyNMzStBCqUUUJEaZTtqdrAJyYLAjLK6mmhzoGOnikcNl3EVHgr23gFnhsWVXh3pBn0zODgqbPcE0eeHGH4kbi4GS_cqQTKVG1n6FS6LwL_IJYs/s1600-h/Cloche+Party+LargeLogo%5B1%5D"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439905149773265074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0CuK2lDSyYN5THAjXV4itXH_8JWNQsyNMzStBCqUUUJEaZTtqdrAJyYLAjLK6mmhzoGOnikcNl3EVHgr23gFnhsWVXh3pBn0zODgqbPcE0eeHGH4kbi4GS_cqQTKVG1n6FS6LwL_IJYs/s400/Cloche+Party+LargeLogo%5B1%5D" border="0" /></a>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-6847804397795223162010-01-19T14:38:00.005-05:002010-01-19T15:47:38.802-05:00Stained Glass CrechesIn my other blog there was great response to a glimpse of my pastel colored stained glass nativity in my post about the new foyer light fixture. So, I thought to write a bit about it here, and share a few other stained glass creches.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7EcqBTt38KVEVHiXVVYMaLSz4qDmevx6CFMP4sJqB794NOY3bRYOfsnNw_u3aqojJt2XX6nuPAG2nknGLT_xEinDpnu-s8kzn4nhW19JzzTWwdert55iQQVaa30ZvnvZva6PGsgP50WM/s1600-h/IMG_5486.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428554883611804866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7EcqBTt38KVEVHiXVVYMaLSz4qDmevx6CFMP4sJqB794NOY3bRYOfsnNw_u3aqojJt2XX6nuPAG2nknGLT_xEinDpnu-s8kzn4nhW19JzzTWwdert55iQQVaa30ZvnvZva6PGsgP50WM/s400/IMG_5486.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />In the 2006 Ebay listing for this set the seller indicated that “this is handcrafted by a local art teacher, all proceeds from sale will go to support his non-profit private Christian school.”<br />In this set of seven pieces, the figures range from 4 to 11 inches in height. Hand crafted in Virginia, the figures include Mary with Jesus, Joseph, Three Wise Men, a Donkey and a Sheep<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-iy9RdEprmqlhqfGHkW2AO_BbtxBdxPKKwZKbB0XOiSYp7I6s-QmTgR8YsyJGFBzY8gpXi_pgC6CzesES6ePGLD-6LpUxQga-HplJtNxxeatTyFttq65mQDBsjZmY4Yvu2s9pg3qOsuk/s1600-h/IMG_5519.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428545365760866130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-iy9RdEprmqlhqfGHkW2AO_BbtxBdxPKKwZKbB0XOiSYp7I6s-QmTgR8YsyJGFBzY8gpXi_pgC6CzesES6ePGLD-6LpUxQga-HplJtNxxeatTyFttq65mQDBsjZmY4Yvu2s9pg3qOsuk/s400/IMG_5519.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiINse2rcWo4PU1ZIj8hXPHGkYyY6FHqnqvB1P1K_5jlXVaZMns-qeC15BTrEUc22afll8E6G95WSP8zMQ9P76EczVJSNTUAndkaPVT513ia_wuReEGnJ3e1cipay20jntscBnd6Z3_yNA/s1600-h/IMG_5517.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428545357878682802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiINse2rcWo4PU1ZIj8hXPHGkYyY6FHqnqvB1P1K_5jlXVaZMns-qeC15BTrEUc22afll8E6G95WSP8zMQ9P76EczVJSNTUAndkaPVT513ia_wuReEGnJ3e1cipay20jntscBnd6Z3_yNA/s400/IMG_5517.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglekP8Y2Z3ytQ-xyDw5i3egeLBQEYWKPyWYbnULuYbj7386p6Bve-6lT3wyzYJV3ludd92CFY_gEowOmtEjBURvfSbzNe9EN6XiOVG1TcTLt8Wz2RMUoIdFdic8gNISxXwYsRlikuNlTk/s1600-h/IMG_5518.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428545352295585698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglekP8Y2Z3ytQ-xyDw5i3egeLBQEYWKPyWYbnULuYbj7386p6Bve-6lT3wyzYJV3ludd92CFY_gEowOmtEjBURvfSbzNe9EN6XiOVG1TcTLt8Wz2RMUoIdFdic8gNISxXwYsRlikuNlTk/s400/IMG_5518.JPG" border="0" /></a> Viewed from the other side:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52gYQBMJL5bTUlLNruRKI-83-oSgH3QftuTE3cJ5E5Z1GFWPwO0T3eZk-9aYIsy3Jpp6S_svrYq0MjdGEmxmzsfa1U0u-7fnhJNxVaKowpDNB_J0L1pz3cD_TwHfejVjryHVd2z9QkVI/s1600-h/IMG_5516.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428545347976340914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52gYQBMJL5bTUlLNruRKI-83-oSgH3QftuTE3cJ5E5Z1GFWPwO0T3eZk-9aYIsy3Jpp6S_svrYq0MjdGEmxmzsfa1U0u-7fnhJNxVaKowpDNB_J0L1pz3cD_TwHfejVjryHVd2z9QkVI/s400/IMG_5516.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Placed nearby is another stained glass nativity set, but this one is in deep jewel tones:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpiR8o6JaeaVhQDsiTnpovvsGNOJYOriokRd6ScmI5_NnbXgkUjDy5NYmQJGT4i-30Ht4W5gs-i7FJPCRgD-vb_dv7xoGMtToOlrIQ1vj0ArPDJ9hY771dEPY3I5onZvDPW8bOqPvSXj4/s1600-h/IMG_5508.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428545343295905890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpiR8o6JaeaVhQDsiTnpovvsGNOJYOriokRd6ScmI5_NnbXgkUjDy5NYmQJGT4i-30Ht4W5gs-i7FJPCRgD-vb_dv7xoGMtToOlrIQ1vj0ArPDJ9hY771dEPY3I5onZvDPW8bOqPvSXj4/s400/IMG_5508.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This 7-piece set includes a Star and 10” H stand, along with Mary, Joseph, the Baby Jesus, an Angel and Three Wise Men.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLiucD0ci0Zj2h7qfXt2i3AoC2_b2aHSv6peUE4ji2TSnG_BqnVlGXjMsQ2lHRShe9ChMCan0L39o_VuH2WkRot0WloDcS8rcGyLa0x23rr4WGqjembtmoAPAIkV_XbUCxLCs0W6CMIcw/s1600-h/IMG_5520.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428546823048978002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLiucD0ci0Zj2h7qfXt2i3AoC2_b2aHSv6peUE4ji2TSnG_BqnVlGXjMsQ2lHRShe9ChMCan0L39o_VuH2WkRot0WloDcS8rcGyLa0x23rr4WGqjembtmoAPAIkV_XbUCxLCs0W6CMIcw/s400/IMG_5520.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This one-piece Family mounted is placed on a shelf in the <a href="http://carolanativitygallery.blogspot.com/2009/12/stairwell-picture-gallery.html">stairwell picture gallery</a>. At about 7” tall, it shows Joseph, Baby Jesus and Mary in lovely colors of blue and green.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMw6hyphenhyphen45eYry9cgcpaDSA3coAfswgbX-cAAmUUQL_gJJQpddhkrm9hI78G1ejsrl4kGsiwd8kt53LjiZUPUT-59dMUwZ4zvI1BZhICYaRk4198KAB8Y6rOWWFgD0M3mySgcmr6cz-6avw/s1600-h/IMG_5243T.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428546831642895362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 254px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMw6hyphenhyphen45eYry9cgcpaDSA3coAfswgbX-cAAmUUQL_gJJQpddhkrm9hI78G1ejsrl4kGsiwd8kt53LjiZUPUT-59dMUwZ4zvI1BZhICYaRk4198KAB8Y6rOWWFgD0M3mySgcmr6cz-6avw/s400/IMG_5243T.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This stylized nativity is made from a panels of stained glass framed in pewter.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/SQUWGY67SkI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/pgkpZ75mOiQ/s1600-h/IMG_0244t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261636038676924994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 205px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/SQUWGY67SkI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/pgkpZ75mOiQ/s400/IMG_0244t.jpg" border="0" /></a>Because this is a split entry, from the picture stairwell you can look past this piece to see the large pastel set on the ledge above.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMrkRQAKScupoOvE3kbqRo0E4soIhksLVe0nC9l_IAEUQKg1T3j7dFSJNDvExfx4I2NSOqGGwkfwyUNGMfklR1iUwI5pi1jCLGsH4HjoAB6HeyepidBIXwKMN66PomJQSSrF1Cwys4Ut8/s1600-h/IMG_5514.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428546835997264818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMrkRQAKScupoOvE3kbqRo0E4soIhksLVe0nC9l_IAEUQKg1T3j7dFSJNDvExfx4I2NSOqGGwkfwyUNGMfklR1iUwI5pi1jCLGsH4HjoAB6HeyepidBIXwKMN66PomJQSSrF1Cwys4Ut8/s400/IMG_5514.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here is a little (3 1/8” tall) nativity scene is made up of pewter figures of Joseph, Baby Jesus, and Mary in front of round stained glass with shooting Star. The base is of brass and it is made in Italy<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf04dKLAR1dPO9RydSrOq8yTfidhyPqvGFUV0IlR7QnNMVgLJT1P3v58_h7R5s8PM_Arw_JgXXy9CdOReFoJLQsfL9i4w-Aksjwa5meX6NiuQ8PMdNp4xVAfdGVxT0jxFSlrWxJ9InGbo/s1600-h/IMG_3018t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288304388569701442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 365px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf04dKLAR1dPO9RydSrOq8yTfidhyPqvGFUV0IlR7QnNMVgLJT1P3v58_h7R5s8PM_Arw_JgXXy9CdOReFoJLQsfL9i4w-Aksjwa5meX6NiuQ8PMdNp4xVAfdGVxT0jxFSlrWxJ9InGbo/s400/IMG_3018t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Next is a stained glass nativity candle holder. It is 8"tall by 6" wide and has a glass base with a metal candle holder. It shows Mary, Baby Jesus in Manger, and Joseph with staff.<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSz1T1iULdWl65HzxFoE1MIhPisNt0a5o02k5DiqOJ8H2lBAsTjNuKzWdNI5hJF8ZogvHuwU1Ww7gRtGpsPUU_d70wPnAleHvp2CC0cEciy7G151u1s8UyywhrGsN12MbW0rXVppha0GE/s1600-h/IMG_5521t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428546843987368562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSz1T1iULdWl65HzxFoE1MIhPisNt0a5o02k5DiqOJ8H2lBAsTjNuKzWdNI5hJF8ZogvHuwU1Ww7gRtGpsPUU_d70wPnAleHvp2CC0cEciy7G151u1s8UyywhrGsN12MbW0rXVppha0GE/s400/IMG_5521t.jpg" border="0" /></a>I also have some thrift store stained glass nativity items. Here tea light anndle holders provide illumination to a Family scene and Christmas Tree:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilV6iFGosv0QQX2ZrW1okg_c01kKGF0iWnagNelAUWYszDThX4kUzuSuSN2kS4tuc2pnyRQR_h1Z7R3voIF9nfm6EWbFUraIbpTkYD-Pk5coMhWk0unOPsIOAnJSYQIPYY9V6PVkTjJmQ/s1600-h/IMG_3014t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288303336429556978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 341px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilV6iFGosv0QQX2ZrW1okg_c01kKGF0iWnagNelAUWYszDThX4kUzuSuSN2kS4tuc2pnyRQR_h1Z7R3voIF9nfm6EWbFUraIbpTkYD-Pk5coMhWk0unOPsIOAnJSYQIPYY9V6PVkTjJmQ/s400/IMG_3014t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This post is linked to Three or More Tuesday, sponsored by Tam at <a href="http://gypsycorner.blogspot.com/">The Gypsy's Corner</a>. Please visit her for more participating posts.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7h_d1n0TBxaNKpsEGBQtat5UfBgOXAv5wwY01OyGBihOJdsn85PTce_gJfWTuW_N9TXFEmTDmdFPOMhGJHLK6uD84GCxlv01s2pdnRx2_ha15yUjuj0UA8b-r3ccIu2uvAYny83qDyY/s1600-h/ThreeOrMoreTuesdayLogo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303938069424756882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 279px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7h_d1n0TBxaNKpsEGBQtat5UfBgOXAv5wwY01OyGBihOJdsn85PTce_gJfWTuW_N9TXFEmTDmdFPOMhGJHLK6uD84GCxlv01s2pdnRx2_ha15yUjuj0UA8b-r3ccIu2uvAYny83qDyY/s320/ThreeOrMoreTuesdayLogo.jpg" border="0" /></a>The thrift store items qualifies this post for Second-Time Around Tuesday, which Diane hosts at <a href="http://diane1876.blogspot.com/">A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words</a>. See more participants at her blog.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCq5ev2Go_s7_CEA435Wtw8cfdVz5pm7WsbHI9QBVW72cyXTtIQ0IlApfP3rSX9w9JpQQHXXszM6_TEZMoX1z4Vc4ypSvNBh87KlYJmt3ayk11n8Lwn_9mkeqM2cixuM5sWmZtPcWsbrv/s1600-h/2nd+time+around+Tuesday.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371313605106204242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCq5ev2Go_s7_CEA435Wtw8cfdVz5pm7WsbHI9QBVW72cyXTtIQ0IlApfP3rSX9w9JpQQHXXszM6_TEZMoX1z4Vc4ypSvNBh87KlYJmt3ayk11n8Lwn_9mkeqM2cixuM5sWmZtPcWsbrv/s320/2nd+time+around+Tuesday.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-80002829979521048602010-01-14T15:09:00.007-05:002010-01-14T15:43:09.438-05:00Lenox China Jewels NativitySeveral creche sets in the collection must be kept put away due to the amount of display space they take up. One example is the Lenox China Jewels nativity set, which is used every year during the Christmas holidays as the centerpiece of the dining room table. Before putting the set away I took photos of the groupings of figures in the table setting. <a href="http://oakrisecottage.blogspot.com/2009/12/tablescape-thursday-ivory-green-and.html">See the tablescape post here</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9Y-LThya98AOBIWKcqVDRQELiVmSY62Iuv9nsyUcGdgojvMXcZAF6hOioC2fSbNiL7LRctwLhUcyRYouSW6sZKz8gtJX_OgEBFTNmnC-gHDlA0PJ8Xn2YFrXqvRRjHUfhO1CVP0DF40/s1600-h/IMG_5407.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426698459267645026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9Y-LThya98AOBIWKcqVDRQELiVmSY62Iuv9nsyUcGdgojvMXcZAF6hOioC2fSbNiL7LRctwLhUcyRYouSW6sZKz8gtJX_OgEBFTNmnC-gHDlA0PJ8Xn2YFrXqvRRjHUfhO1CVP0DF40/s400/IMG_5407.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />First on the left, are the Wise Men and their Camel Driver and Camels.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNB0YqC4izvkcB0Y6Fi23pK6vwITk0HgbV50sbkTAKPmSLowwNRgdsGGQxcM05-rd3uEZTVBlAnlOnzkgOyS6zr2HgZPC71rExr2qEJATZHdHCmsFdFMGn7a2xmyMsAspj405tyLR2CzU/s1600-h/IMG_5395.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426693129215213154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNB0YqC4izvkcB0Y6Fi23pK6vwITk0HgbV50sbkTAKPmSLowwNRgdsGGQxcM05-rd3uEZTVBlAnlOnzkgOyS6zr2HgZPC71rExr2qEJATZHdHCmsFdFMGn7a2xmyMsAspj405tyLR2CzU/s400/IMG_5395.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wmiGALHC6jrfTbAFftz_50W8AQK_gmOopndvwyEY_MxxcuKdg3xI5W7YsVeZ9f8WRwoZUwaCtlS8px5PWBG0w4EZjXY36fSaSeHh7IOnAKF7zD6gbFn7Xr3m0dPSTkbFhNkF7yCdcyM/s1600-h/IMG_5396.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426694619610746866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wmiGALHC6jrfTbAFftz_50W8AQK_gmOopndvwyEY_MxxcuKdg3xI5W7YsVeZ9f8WRwoZUwaCtlS8px5PWBG0w4EZjXY36fSaSeHh7IOnAKF7zD6gbFn7Xr3m0dPSTkbFhNkF7yCdcyM/s400/IMG_5396.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Other views of the camel driver<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirc-6t3-oUEkAf5WZvzfcYj_QqL9cja8lJJanQoqPMMh02WujhP3tTIk8DPlX-ZUmFtcOMY9QRjbqOSQ34uULK8b7bOGBIRCh1lXpG3-pwPL9y9VU1qPQQlohnEfnagu1qSMXqq6G_QqU/s1600-h/IMG_5472+camel+driver.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426691876432513090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirc-6t3-oUEkAf5WZvzfcYj_QqL9cja8lJJanQoqPMMh02WujhP3tTIk8DPlX-ZUmFtcOMY9QRjbqOSQ34uULK8b7bOGBIRCh1lXpG3-pwPL9y9VU1qPQQlohnEfnagu1qSMXqq6G_QqU/s400/IMG_5472+camel+driver.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAT_tJXPTtOsY4D9E9Lw1-XLHJjJ_EwgeeApWNDjMn-CweSu7YYvl7AmC-s_k7u0tHmLkld3WgEmvg7w2wyu1zbAFCMrTsZM25sLvbw45FA6X04bLYAEZ754oOulYwoxgSLF8aOhlpQNE/s1600-h/IMG_5472.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426693113814539442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAT_tJXPTtOsY4D9E9Lw1-XLHJjJ_EwgeeApWNDjMn-CweSu7YYvl7AmC-s_k7u0tHmLkld3WgEmvg7w2wyu1zbAFCMrTsZM25sLvbw45FA6X04bLYAEZ754oOulYwoxgSLF8aOhlpQNE/s400/IMG_5472.JPG" border="0" /></a> The Three Wise Men<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5PlyxsHjTaL2FmXHpPCayGAWg2wh6Y58lSvWDG1U2Xvp5BIqf6GlFuZypQvV9ka2cMK0h6BVSNhbEPaPdQ3MaMCia-idGMo3n_voXrJNpREde6jbk4USD6KQCHnjDkPKNd7zTZAUwWA8/s1600-h/IMG_5476+three+wise+men.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426693118188807762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 236px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5PlyxsHjTaL2FmXHpPCayGAWg2wh6Y58lSvWDG1U2Xvp5BIqf6GlFuZypQvV9ka2cMK0h6BVSNhbEPaPdQ3MaMCia-idGMo3n_voXrJNpREde6jbk4USD6KQCHnjDkPKNd7zTZAUwWA8/s400/IMG_5476+three+wise+men.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />In the middle is the Family, along with Angels , the Innkeeper and the Drummer boy<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSJ5Czbz8nJEYgSKmlIljrhrEsuQFOaE9ZaXWUl9ECQuPGBc7Og5logawpxZxhhHJ0oSOP6v97DB2iNeoTzgp57nC7cRn3pA_RmO9CWO96FZgB3ISJxOz7uu78ELtfFrHKGdDz5nnQeTg/s1600-h/IMG_5398.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426694624150134994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSJ5Czbz8nJEYgSKmlIljrhrEsuQFOaE9ZaXWUl9ECQuPGBc7Og5logawpxZxhhHJ0oSOP6v97DB2iNeoTzgp57nC7cRn3pA_RmO9CWO96FZgB3ISJxOz7uu78ELtfFrHKGdDz5nnQeTg/s400/IMG_5398.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9SKwJAMzHV5VQva5rhlD1Al4TguUBV3u7fF9GcXNTUGKX8wVgDFmSOLR7qfHdZTSJ0MFv3a1fIiEwMLyKxjys5P-DtHkDDEQuLVOT559swvl6dmkvqCZvREZwuoH7lnffCBW0MoFPnwc/s1600-h/IMG_5399.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426694635086942290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9SKwJAMzHV5VQva5rhlD1Al4TguUBV3u7fF9GcXNTUGKX8wVgDFmSOLR7qfHdZTSJ0MFv3a1fIiEwMLyKxjys5P-DtHkDDEQuLVOT559swvl6dmkvqCZvREZwuoH7lnffCBW0MoFPnwc/s400/IMG_5399.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKMwZJbcpZokv5s8GDcQN3W5nJuL_pqX2bUWTzTm9Qh1Wj_J5rvLr5Bq8IXdn7Dv2zD59o0j54V1MhrJoVhYJ1anEk5IwOY6wVdEQHsEwgv_slpKQw91bAiFp_1fqe3wkEjKmECY9CZw/s1600-h/IMG_5400.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426694639107849346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKMwZJbcpZokv5s8GDcQN3W5nJuL_pqX2bUWTzTm9Qh1Wj_J5rvLr5Bq8IXdn7Dv2zD59o0j54V1MhrJoVhYJ1anEk5IwOY6wVdEQHsEwgv_slpKQw91bAiFp_1fqe3wkEjKmECY9CZw/s400/IMG_5400.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4rG0RQPMo_etDLIC2jgbm2x1UnALkf0jI2K7pUr3j0te_Se72yNgo7L6Bbgnk9hFYKLjLtb3e-n2Gh-rg8r51OgCQxKpOa25q6aN-kavmDbVfvvdgpTnBMlQohGforgZmcWN0FEgTz0/s1600-h/IMG_5401.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426694640473961922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4rG0RQPMo_etDLIC2jgbm2x1UnALkf0jI2K7pUr3j0te_Se72yNgo7L6Bbgnk9hFYKLjLtb3e-n2Gh-rg8r51OgCQxKpOa25q6aN-kavmDbVfvvdgpTnBMlQohGforgZmcWN0FEgTz0/s400/IMG_5401.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The innkeeper holds a lantern aloft<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicU_bIh0RUuT7ilP6Qiu1SoBK_I1hyu3L5fMmr5hUY1N87cIsI8PzAYNU1u7THxsHfv0uHyhG12Tk119ncndJ6yEfRH1huQOfkF5v5uxhTtwnELcdR7X4S7Z2pa8IZeII5n8tCEVfL7-o/s1600-h/IMG_5473+innkeeper+and+lantern.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426691872317185522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 222px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicU_bIh0RUuT7ilP6Qiu1SoBK_I1hyu3L5fMmr5hUY1N87cIsI8PzAYNU1u7THxsHfv0uHyhG12Tk119ncndJ6yEfRH1huQOfkF5v5uxhTtwnELcdR7X4S7Z2pa8IZeII5n8tCEVfL7-o/s400/IMG_5473+innkeeper+and+lantern.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The drummer boy performs<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjliuvRV0gYvtZPEZ2-3PI0WTqFh1GXjbeoVR61HrGPCcIOhostooTQS_SfuRLPoc-ZC0TIz-Vovvth5UHUZsrqySFQWST5HyTq8jf9qc0lECj-FPhfJV8IgdF9zU45O6sGzk1YJAxLpk/s1600-h/IMG_5474.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426693127000604818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjliuvRV0gYvtZPEZ2-3PI0WTqFh1GXjbeoVR61HrGPCcIOhostooTQS_SfuRLPoc-ZC0TIz-Vovvth5UHUZsrqySFQWST5HyTq8jf9qc0lECj-FPhfJV8IgdF9zU45O6sGzk1YJAxLpk/s400/IMG_5474.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Further along are a few angels<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Ffh1Z7jSBVpL9NcYbx0wRLYxeXGNzL6e6cC0NYkne5YvXyWWqlAwq8o5hOJv9DrS0Y49JsdoTahtr7Lrvrz9AEDieWjOI7Wzg-XS8YZbH5WF5kcbKYfN0t4wFFnLKAm_LqjMqX1nnSA/s1600-h/IMG_5475+angels.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426691882804613266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Ffh1Z7jSBVpL9NcYbx0wRLYxeXGNzL6e6cC0NYkne5YvXyWWqlAwq8o5hOJv9DrS0Y49JsdoTahtr7Lrvrz9AEDieWjOI7Wzg-XS8YZbH5WF5kcbKYfN0t4wFFnLKAm_LqjMqX1nnSA/s400/IMG_5475+angels.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9OINYxxYI6wg7Fxs2zmZcSyiq08Vyn9tRtUt9xIx_Z7otA2L-h7zquRkIUgHWysb90Tb2szV0jojWYYMuGsfNoOu4UUYLMhP5PSNToKjSAF0d3YCp2whYNd2aV6s3d-9016ferIcxafE/s1600-h/IMG_5478+angels+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426691883309697730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 322px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9OINYxxYI6wg7Fxs2zmZcSyiq08Vyn9tRtUt9xIx_Z7otA2L-h7zquRkIUgHWysb90Tb2szV0jojWYYMuGsfNoOu4UUYLMhP5PSNToKjSAF0d3YCp2whYNd2aV6s3d-9016ferIcxafE/s400/IMG_5478+angels+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The last group includes the Shepherds, sheep, goats, and fowl and a palm tree.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9L7DfP4SWPaazuCXEYlu7pLB_JO4Z5mE0ucpCOXt6JmLIdeeAssM9_JbA_YWRDbtgkG_gQftQzsoEOk8VQSfPT0j3jQ4u9Id64MyjdxdWuUBftiS1S0zASmpn2TSHVi9onJZpf_77cv8/s1600-h/IMG_5406.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426696897282221970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9L7DfP4SWPaazuCXEYlu7pLB_JO4Z5mE0ucpCOXt6JmLIdeeAssM9_JbA_YWRDbtgkG_gQftQzsoEOk8VQSfPT0j3jQ4u9Id64MyjdxdWuUBftiS1S0zASmpn2TSHVi9onJZpf_77cv8/s400/IMG_5406.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcR6GizaiqLWFMHaKa8EizcG64ppSUcQwHztpjhkkLyGRmbr8bP5375shEUxnQFSHF7fLzxm6f2HMtJDbfMZQljd3T-hMiTSx4CGlrhCw4ybPJuzrbKInENSocxkL8V5XnIg92G_OLqo/s1600-h/IMG_5479+shepherds+and+sheep.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426691897457779714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcR6GizaiqLWFMHaKa8EizcG64ppSUcQwHztpjhkkLyGRmbr8bP5375shEUxnQFSHF7fLzxm6f2HMtJDbfMZQljd3T-hMiTSx4CGlrhCw4ybPJuzrbKInENSocxkL8V5XnIg92G_OLqo/s400/IMG_5479+shepherds+and+sheep.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This post is being linked to Show and tell Friday hosted by Cindy at <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home. </a><br />Be sure to visit her for more shared treasures.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2nX0sk0B8UDYtmj0Bl_93wOH7co2jpMNJsAu7ZWHdfsy3WPCTNkYb6VqY6V1XjCOiR7-n6TK9gQi9qvJ3bAXcM2Y-fvq4pjfSW5uMsn5mJ3Ldgdexw_HG85-SJfjBQ4UImA5v8hsbqic/s1600-h/show_and_tell_fridays+Cindy+My+Romantic+Home.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426696901880924034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2nX0sk0B8UDYtmj0Bl_93wOH7co2jpMNJsAu7ZWHdfsy3WPCTNkYb6VqY6V1XjCOiR7-n6TK9gQi9qvJ3bAXcM2Y-fvq4pjfSW5uMsn5mJ3Ldgdexw_HG85-SJfjBQ4UImA5v8hsbqic/s400/show_and_tell_fridays+Cindy+My+Romantic+Home.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-68125383381617892932010-01-11T12:11:00.004-05:002010-01-11T12:34:42.202-05:00Needlepoint Bell PullAn <a href="http://carolanativitygallery.blogspot.com/2008/11/needlework-nativity-scenes.html">earlier post</a> featured featured framed embroideries in the collection. Today’s post deals with a lovely handmade needlepoint canvas bell pull. Its overall size is 43" tall x 7.1/2" wide, with a 6" tassel. The embroidery itself is 32. ½" long.<br /><br />In the foreground is Mary and the Baby Jesus<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh4M3u2As6vISVVi-q7EiNN348EbsmoNI33tE4_hlz9CrVxCOMETri3jiTPYV7dDU-QgjSOeFzVlcMpHV4QYed9UAYnUFEfxz9uab3gS6IfgLgl0VIehMsHOJ4unXwUyMVfLgTYna5mDg/s1600-h/IMG_5468.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425533892023370994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh4M3u2As6vISVVi-q7EiNN348EbsmoNI33tE4_hlz9CrVxCOMETri3jiTPYV7dDU-QgjSOeFzVlcMpHV4QYed9UAYnUFEfxz9uab3gS6IfgLgl0VIehMsHOJ4unXwUyMVfLgTYna5mDg/s400/IMG_5468.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The three wise men appear behind.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuK5GD57pIdZ8b04e984-gw8a6Z5yZF5uUUXY-j4LlQ3VFDYXV7r2_OUqsYRxzA1mcTp7UXUx1EdqIqzqk5e9EqVH-UhgDqtknbAiejXdtKAsfUhmY02l9TGjj3Gj_Pqsv5Ccf9She1C4/s1600-h/IMG_5471.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425532025466575730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuK5GD57pIdZ8b04e984-gw8a6Z5yZF5uUUXY-j4LlQ3VFDYXV7r2_OUqsYRxzA1mcTp7UXUx1EdqIqzqk5e9EqVH-UhgDqtknbAiejXdtKAsfUhmY02l9TGjj3Gj_Pqsv5Ccf9She1C4/s400/IMG_5471.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Colors include navy, purple, beige, gray, green, <strong>blue</strong>, brown, black, <strong>yellow</strong>, and white, with gold thread accents. (The back is lined in soft blue velvet.)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpWQVw9m0wtLiOxXjLHRuaYVsbI8efB1MphE_foVnUk6E-sxTMRZmf0z5agBg6DsqOL_ww3l6vZq9vK0299gyREK4rOGZLLFXOerBCjq0u2XeNDJlo3PYWBdMgH4IadmgNDaS2f6sOk8/s1600-h/IMG_5238t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425532010872575426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 237px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpWQVw9m0wtLiOxXjLHRuaYVsbI8efB1MphE_foVnUk6E-sxTMRZmf0z5agBg6DsqOL_ww3l6vZq9vK0299gyREK4rOGZLLFXOerBCjq0u2XeNDJlo3PYWBdMgH4IadmgNDaS2f6sOk8/s400/IMG_5238t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6363IIt3RnP8T2zvKHSaB85noO-DSAgAhzfXq_8f86vL00kL2dWPZF40bS1NjbiIh1i3n3q2G-tFpAFkjKYnSqo-oA2WiFLS7fX65jsTA43mNpQaaNd5qxQkfAxdZMYO4gfyPVw8DXM/s1600-h/IMG_5465.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425533888845645666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6363IIt3RnP8T2zvKHSaB85noO-DSAgAhzfXq_8f86vL00kL2dWPZF40bS1NjbiIh1i3n3q2G-tFpAFkjKYnSqo-oA2WiFLS7fX65jsTA43mNpQaaNd5qxQkfAxdZMYO4gfyPVw8DXM/s400/IMG_5465.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />It hangs from gold colored wooden holder.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxfBF_kth7HBYWc0ot_Ys9p8skUK3BYygnIiscv37v7Jx8FThlnQlqMxv0WmByMzR1t33NdB9bEeyZvCwdW801FpJWwMUqtm-6iYNC_xIlIhQRTQNydmP9bqwqD-X9yCBci_44nw_tgkA/s1600-h/IMG_5464.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425532018072948290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxfBF_kth7HBYWc0ot_Ys9p8skUK3BYygnIiscv37v7Jx8FThlnQlqMxv0WmByMzR1t33NdB9bEeyZvCwdW801FpJWwMUqtm-6iYNC_xIlIhQRTQNydmP9bqwqD-X9yCBci_44nw_tgkA/s400/IMG_5464.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />It is now one of my favorite embroidered pieces and hangs in the stairway with framed nativity wall art. <a href="http://carolanativitygallery.blogspot.com/2009/12/stairwell-picture-gallery.html">Click here </a>for the post on the stairway.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbwvbKn9Vo2wIaNa4H5l82CKMb7Ez09WdV0BOba6nanFm4fz3QMiSBiao-Lu8d8rQydO3TDflaBZ8OwAT2vivf_7WOQzxe081mRtmJV6rG0XVya6bBgMJi2yMdcF8QmyktDQAOBnFgUfg/s1600-h/IMG_5467t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425532022565588690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 222px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbwvbKn9Vo2wIaNa4H5l82CKMb7Ez09WdV0BOba6nanFm4fz3QMiSBiao-Lu8d8rQydO3TDflaBZ8OwAT2vivf_7WOQzxe081mRtmJV6rG0XVya6bBgMJi2yMdcF8QmyktDQAOBnFgUfg/s400/IMG_5467t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This post is being linked to Blue Monday, sponsored by our gracious Sally at <a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Smiling Sally.</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYuZKtBLQ8OivcVi69X7NjiaVOqegZvhwJU2SFcg-YMNQ0ZPkkjULu-paM9-W3ktC3pXv8HBV8chjTYDzvhb2pBe22y-TpTbJ9JoCrYqn0tiMh8uXwKr8ePvCl4ScGz6M5dkVYN2pRuc/s1600-h/Blue+Monday+button"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277275264495770546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 106px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYuZKtBLQ8OivcVi69X7NjiaVOqegZvhwJU2SFcg-YMNQ0ZPkkjULu-paM9-W3ktC3pXv8HBV8chjTYDzvhb2pBe22y-TpTbJ9JoCrYqn0tiMh8uXwKr8ePvCl4ScGz6M5dkVYN2pRuc/s320/Blue+Monday+button" border="0" /></a><br />This post is also linked to Mellow Yellow Monday. Go to <a href="http://mellowyellowmonday.blogspot.com/">http://mellowyellowmonday.blogspot.com/</a> for more bright posts. </p><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS62ime9xXDsDTWHyiMVAx2tkZ2IS8nBPXVNdcIHOFAYXhknotCQHiBO8AGfEBLtrUI0fcTTif2oHHGZIDkmNrMil_lOVMMXZD8udC46FLvrSjLCnZzB0_0Xp_oF3osnSL3o9y6z-TJDg/s1600-h/MellowYellowMonday+button.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425532001265929554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 125px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS62ime9xXDsDTWHyiMVAx2tkZ2IS8nBPXVNdcIHOFAYXhknotCQHiBO8AGfEBLtrUI0fcTTif2oHHGZIDkmNrMil_lOVMMXZD8udC46FLvrSjLCnZzB0_0Xp_oF3osnSL3o9y6z-TJDg/s400/MellowYellowMonday+button.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-44211094947529788942010-01-06T18:33:00.011-05:002010-01-09T21:01:16.858-05:00The Three Kings on Epiphany<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmKZa2Vk43bz-kN_KeusWKM_LCAeTb0S7k_UsZdxqdOqa9RoTEiUKO1Ib4d7gnULohEdiU4G9bx_jNno8C0Ub-6CPdMjyXA5TQMVNDSiUjoaVtc2pGpRidfcoSdvQo-fu3dECW_1kRx8Y/s1600-h/Word+filled+Wednesday.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423799986864093186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 177px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmKZa2Vk43bz-kN_KeusWKM_LCAeTb0S7k_UsZdxqdOqa9RoTEiUKO1Ib4d7gnULohEdiU4G9bx_jNno8C0Ub-6CPdMjyXA5TQMVNDSiUjoaVtc2pGpRidfcoSdvQo-fu3dECW_1kRx8Y/s400/Word+filled+Wednesday.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3xR5277vXEq3cGimRzsOsDsx9SZ37pXZBbGd9KU6HMxpLcSXDrE0a9iDRslT4_LPUgaqNTdoPVwsT11dB6-g5Nxvnq1xe8CLg05fgI-eD3V1oUh4MpEhQ-QVuP53ISwpqdpLkJ9OG5VA/s1600-h/IMG_5413t+Ps+72+10.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423799980521382514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 352px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3xR5277vXEq3cGimRzsOsDsx9SZ37pXZBbGd9KU6HMxpLcSXDrE0a9iDRslT4_LPUgaqNTdoPVwsT11dB6-g5Nxvnq1xe8CLg05fgI-eD3V1oUh4MpEhQ-QVuP53ISwpqdpLkJ9OG5VA/s400/IMG_5413t+Ps+72+10.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color:#6600cc;">The kings of Tarshish and of distant shores<br />will bring tribute to him;<br />the kings of Sheba and Seba<br />will present him gifts<br />Psalms 72:10</span><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">January 6 is celebrated as the Feast of Epiphany, in keeping with the tradition that the Three Wise Men from the East arrived to worship the Baby Jesus on this day. It is called Epiphany to express the “appearing” of the Saviour to the Gentiles.</span><br /></div><div><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">"The people that walked in darkness</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">have seen a great light:<br />they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death,<br />upon them hath the light shined.”<br />Isaiah 9:2</span><br /><br /></div><div align="left">The wise men figures are usually the ones that are dressed in fabulous robes and head dress. More nativity scenes include these three figures than the shepherds. There are even designs of the three as a stand-alone artifacts. A new section of the nativity gallery is a display of wise men figurines and ornaments.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9P2ByVkOepy27tQKJigZAgxaDooj5l6j_ynYYbDNuCvumXj5COUIEdfG5i204STnL2NRruCHEshUb97AK0iRBKSX02biHGxC8NanwzjNO5TWymR1ZCHdcfM5-QFAPkG2hx0HiHSQ0X6Y/s1600-h/IMG_5418t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423776083576358594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9P2ByVkOepy27tQKJigZAgxaDooj5l6j_ynYYbDNuCvumXj5COUIEdfG5i204STnL2NRruCHEshUb97AK0iRBKSX02biHGxC8NanwzjNO5TWymR1ZCHdcfM5-QFAPkG2hx0HiHSQ0X6Y/s400/IMG_5418t.jpg" border="0" /></a> We see various materials -- plastic canvas, burlap and sequins,<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0AgG9nhvnSSlv6E1cwlbYwTJZe469_eBlAtGlV4p0thdhAU1b6kmLTYcd-NOzcNFdpfRFum8-DsNctgViZBZDdV7AQbqwqMzDhFd6l676LtpD9J-2UyFOEx6SkzAkG1N2EQnZvMDq3ko/s1600-h/IMG_5416.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423782585108297522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0AgG9nhvnSSlv6E1cwlbYwTJZe469_eBlAtGlV4p0thdhAU1b6kmLTYcd-NOzcNFdpfRFum8-DsNctgViZBZDdV7AQbqwqMzDhFd6l676LtpD9J-2UyFOEx6SkzAkG1N2EQnZvMDq3ko/s400/IMG_5416.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFySg5AEfl240b4ly2CHU7tHYvWZ6Fr1l2_k9ojSBxdrlbyy_naSp2RVCzZ0Ke6HYKJMwLa0qBnWnVEou9Cm1h8ppMfVD1Q73P2wB6AXdOj70vWza5bOCeyslSoBJnpY1CSyiTQ4v5OVA/s1600-h/IMG_5415.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423782589961381362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFySg5AEfl240b4ly2CHU7tHYvWZ6Fr1l2_k9ojSBxdrlbyy_naSp2RVCzZ0Ke6HYKJMwLa0qBnWnVEou9Cm1h8ppMfVD1Q73P2wB6AXdOj70vWza5bOCeyslSoBJnpY1CSyiTQ4v5OVA/s400/IMG_5415.JPG" border="0" /></a> Various sizes...<br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibP8uy1SArtGiUru_EY5KV1X6zDuv-_L7pPBwRGvAm8RTLmlRY72IaQVHmLMfHrOKfZA1zTcARLuQWmdhQjSl3K2CJpQ3DHCzTdhnKF9AsqXYff4orfckonoJblf5LNINa65y6egWdhjQ/s1600-h/IMG_5414.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423782598809623138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibP8uy1SArtGiUru_EY5KV1X6zDuv-_L7pPBwRGvAm8RTLmlRY72IaQVHmLMfHrOKfZA1zTcARLuQWmdhQjSl3K2CJpQ3DHCzTdhnKF9AsqXYff4orfckonoJblf5LNINa65y6egWdhjQ/s400/IMG_5414.JPG" border="0" /></a> Various formats<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin49CazfPcQaI8zbh5RJCfGQ4tV4jlk7SeER_t9IT4yE2FLB0z-PBU68EF97b1-pg3i6CXgXog4gdN8mTTOZGweH01wK07Ao_4m2mMlYzqXg1t2HhypOnmsAJj0C0hvwXqfNUpN5LuEBA/s1600-h/IMG_5411.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423782602647178466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin49CazfPcQaI8zbh5RJCfGQ4tV4jlk7SeER_t9IT4yE2FLB0z-PBU68EF97b1-pg3i6CXgXog4gdN8mTTOZGweH01wK07Ao_4m2mMlYzqXg1t2HhypOnmsAJj0C0hvwXqfNUpN5LuEBA/s400/IMG_5411.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDx_zvyNGOpxLCk8pF8U7TuA9JG4Q_7fH40emrECSZso167_b2wO8SCzKLcLsEuBErSAgXSYOeXHQg220PLy1MYzfwZJUh2foJkAq21HvOGoZ_RScVdBKEYdl7MdU5CJBbyQBEWnEx5Ec/s1600-h/IMG_5412t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423776096234068818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 364px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDx_zvyNGOpxLCk8pF8U7TuA9JG4Q_7fH40emrECSZso167_b2wO8SCzKLcLsEuBErSAgXSYOeXHQg220PLy1MYzfwZJUh2foJkAq21HvOGoZ_RScVdBKEYdl7MdU5CJBbyQBEWnEx5Ec/s400/IMG_5412t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Ornaments are hung on a lighted garland:<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1g15CH_Uxs_3dJ8GdQ5wbRBaCrGh0aePjI7leD9xz7OEGZqW2gJRt-sDgkrk4OXAKaM-Wb1-1MtLWYjE35XkAHYDoojZ344dPLNR8oMd9hAfLT3Vb2dPcpXXPHB0LZ5pplwMXRaFerhI/s1600-h/IMG_5419.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423787497535603250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1g15CH_Uxs_3dJ8GdQ5wbRBaCrGh0aePjI7leD9xz7OEGZqW2gJRt-sDgkrk4OXAKaM-Wb1-1MtLWYjE35XkAHYDoojZ344dPLNR8oMd9hAfLT3Vb2dPcpXXPHB0LZ5pplwMXRaFerhI/s400/IMG_5419.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5KNpr1W1AMPHSbGLNjAf7M1w93UG70jsANRQmUaXCWWZxGDw0ZEPsiJ0aXW6ngX0MnMv7qQHZYCTQuRqer1qjWTgngyFTEJgisYv3dISF-IV8W6XKl2i3kVeSfn49T706c73A2Yr2vQ/s1600-h/IMG_5420.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423787503786467954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5KNpr1W1AMPHSbGLNjAf7M1w93UG70jsANRQmUaXCWWZxGDw0ZEPsiJ0aXW6ngX0MnMv7qQHZYCTQuRqer1qjWTgngyFTEJgisYv3dISF-IV8W6XKl2i3kVeSfn49T706c73A2Yr2vQ/s400/IMG_5420.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTL1TnCQiB2WDFyzpl0R-v6HyJO9O3iKvgBKZjYh0Sa2_cMZVx_5bOefl9qzJHTX7znS7kZv_3OvwtwG81Ysp2tMbhCH077n7QVsC1mQ6IJpTeqMwcRtP61cpvyRFAZdlbaZfR3hHIODQ/s1600-h/IMG_5452.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423778292660475186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTL1TnCQiB2WDFyzpl0R-v6HyJO9O3iKvgBKZjYh0Sa2_cMZVx_5bOefl9qzJHTX7znS7kZv_3OvwtwG81Ysp2tMbhCH077n7QVsC1mQ6IJpTeqMwcRtP61cpvyRFAZdlbaZfR3hHIODQ/s400/IMG_5452.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqvoO4juPvI0mLUvHFPlUzlLnEnMaueXlaDRySGpgRr_NMb5L8JCu3bTI-Tt1vCMpM7VHjwESzKi53UdI7DC4LqaHi8D9rii7U5LoJDKf84DCwwn3-d2fhtt-0r3DTofalkhxJYKvQ_s0/s1600-h/IMG_5451.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423778287847992226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqvoO4juPvI0mLUvHFPlUzlLnEnMaueXlaDRySGpgRr_NMb5L8JCu3bTI-Tt1vCMpM7VHjwESzKi53UdI7DC4LqaHi8D9rii7U5LoJDKf84DCwwn3-d2fhtt-0r3DTofalkhxJYKvQ_s0/s400/IMG_5451.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7-65sqHcQ6IbW3lEDAiIAGlfqhKp8F-q1_Wq0uIdpMoYAIBxPfwRPsMHXQJW5j8Uzv7rc-IucE4x7KWYeGRlemaF_GG9mUdcdguUyM5n51grDQQthA-DA_yCUHEPMuwPf6dSuDiA21M/s1600-h/IMG_5450.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423778280541492818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7-65sqHcQ6IbW3lEDAiIAGlfqhKp8F-q1_Wq0uIdpMoYAIBxPfwRPsMHXQJW5j8Uzv7rc-IucE4x7KWYeGRlemaF_GG9mUdcdguUyM5n51grDQQthA-DA_yCUHEPMuwPf6dSuDiA21M/s400/IMG_5450.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBN-K7dqA1Rly82UDTtYjD4O7Eb7EkREu5RMRQoA7qeq71TRKmWPoB8rgBMGjcgEzvBLIaQ2Cp056yYYhv8EK5GJbPixhEFlJqSu6ckpceeTSyjHl53wLuM9eOlsLrQ5Pu92WJRzqmfTQ/s1600-h/IMG_5449.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423778278456386850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBN-K7dqA1Rly82UDTtYjD4O7Eb7EkREu5RMRQoA7qeq71TRKmWPoB8rgBMGjcgEzvBLIaQ2Cp056yYYhv8EK5GJbPixhEFlJqSu6ckpceeTSyjHl53wLuM9eOlsLrQ5Pu92WJRzqmfTQ/s400/IMG_5449.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJLlQnQ-PCdnNAlr0JVSJ6whgrQJisoKzWJl6uQx9HfQ53fMhaSS-vD246ifAQVNPclXcUinrPSLbl1BqofvwZnhdLcImGcI33-7hhUZK85rJjmr7s5o2pTqjPn486ZsJGYFHFW_A9QA/s1600-h/IMG_5448.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423778271771233890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJLlQnQ-PCdnNAlr0JVSJ6whgrQJisoKzWJl6uQx9HfQ53fMhaSS-vD246ifAQVNPclXcUinrPSLbl1BqofvwZnhdLcImGcI33-7hhUZK85rJjmr7s5o2pTqjPn486ZsJGYFHFW_A9QA/s400/IMG_5448.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>A small book in the collection is <em>The Gifts of the Magi: Gold and Frankincense and Myrrh</em>, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBX-NVp6hKqDU04Y8YtE4tZ-2l9xXo4tLUB30szFcAMzp_qG4OwYql4e-o1Y8SiLlvm1gSVIzCWDqtPSPcffTHD5hfPHuKj0y0_bPcRVYsYw_rkUyljBH2GJDBsDpqSrMgydQkOxupZpE/s1600-h/IMG_5431.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423786311563915586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBX-NVp6hKqDU04Y8YtE4tZ-2l9xXo4tLUB30szFcAMzp_qG4OwYql4e-o1Y8SiLlvm1gSVIzCWDqtPSPcffTHD5hfPHuKj0y0_bPcRVYsYw_rkUyljBH2GJDBsDpqSrMgydQkOxupZpE/s400/IMG_5431.JPG" border="0" /></a> In the slipcase along with the book are samples of the wise men's gifts:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydPt2vmgLUB4BPokS09-uJB0uEsccxLS0KbHwS92uOZiP4_KcbPJeBXu9rlMXyeLVCNwP2tx9QYpMGi7OLP_iO24vEkXoe3XbLXckiomsC-kWd-aMEYeAf7tB0gqHd5uxqBMLkLcD1JI/s1600-h/IMG_5432.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423786304011568082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydPt2vmgLUB4BPokS09-uJB0uEsccxLS0KbHwS92uOZiP4_KcbPJeBXu9rlMXyeLVCNwP2tx9QYpMGi7OLP_iO24vEkXoe3XbLXckiomsC-kWd-aMEYeAf7tB0gqHd5uxqBMLkLcD1JI/s400/IMG_5432.JPG" border="0" /></a> Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8OGbP-WQTEgLjm9krGnkBEImRdjpGuQlbKVS4QlgDtlSqRRDoBmIB0dWKmfv9nWfRo2cjSwvE3ghILJhjuE9XNF-1zUrMaM5OEq9SBfkeJbqtQQj5Yq8MuzuSJSgqz6aUrl-7sBW9yVo/s1600-h/IMG_5434.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423786299102594834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8OGbP-WQTEgLjm9krGnkBEImRdjpGuQlbKVS4QlgDtlSqRRDoBmIB0dWKmfv9nWfRo2cjSwvE3ghILJhjuE9XNF-1zUrMaM5OEq9SBfkeJbqtQQj5Yq8MuzuSJSgqz6aUrl-7sBW9yVo/s400/IMG_5434.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />These precious gifts provided financial assistance as the Family had to flee to Egypt. But they also symbolized tribute to the long awaited Messiah from foreign lands:</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#6600cc;">The kings of Tarshish and of distant shores</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#6600cc;">will bring tribute to him;</span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#6600cc;">the kings of Sheba and Seba will present him gifts<br />Psalms 72:10 NIV<br /></span></div><div align="left"><br />One of my Christmas gifts from my sister and brother-in-law was <em>The Original Gifts of Christmas</em>, a folder from the Holy Land Experience in Daytona, FL. Inside are samples of the three gifts.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4M9ezd7Ued9AFGVfGbBgMoILr-4emurpim9__j6cd0LFJSVJHXVuXhCmw5Sriksp8vL9aBHUom4_ZUdHNAa4RkZ0VCpLD0nvX3iMDhxc_8LpnwJsOKNUKK6CpdTxEPQjnDQwP6JdCWC8/s1600-h/IMG_5427t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423780509924162594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 271px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4M9ezd7Ued9AFGVfGbBgMoILr-4emurpim9__j6cd0LFJSVJHXVuXhCmw5Sriksp8vL9aBHUom4_ZUdHNAa4RkZ0VCpLD0nvX3iMDhxc_8LpnwJsOKNUKK6CpdTxEPQjnDQwP6JdCWC8/s400/IMG_5427t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSk46MGRP-tTfb2_iRZ6gZC2CM1waREDztLH5sOGToAQP57Q6HR71oFq2vMlzdR2hq2BxXE6EikFwoaXKGZPltplAo4hG9Bb6ffqyMHtX2vAhwXSR_aS6lb8JvQxSIkX2JvxzHdnhDVzI/s1600-h/IMG_5455.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423779947354163762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSk46MGRP-tTfb2_iRZ6gZC2CM1waREDztLH5sOGToAQP57Q6HR71oFq2vMlzdR2hq2BxXE6EikFwoaXKGZPltplAo4hG9Bb6ffqyMHtX2vAhwXSR_aS6lb8JvQxSIkX2JvxzHdnhDVzI/s400/IMG_5455.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div>They also sent me an ornament with the Wise Men and the Baby Jesus:<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicqcd1Fl6o0sKuvAE6t9wUdtXTeoRdMp4df2kolk920kUz_2lykpDtYHVued4I57VmXs-C0HmNhA7ZDYZXunIKezWFqki6tlay5A7e7FRonmMaz9XxzhPw0lTmZDwfoF6spCF80AmUvhE/s1600-h/IMG_5430t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423776106256375570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 337px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicqcd1Fl6o0sKuvAE6t9wUdtXTeoRdMp4df2kolk920kUz_2lykpDtYHVued4I57VmXs-C0HmNhA7ZDYZXunIKezWFqki6tlay5A7e7FRonmMaz9XxzhPw0lTmZDwfoF6spCF80AmUvhE/s400/IMG_5430t.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">I have a particular fascination with the three wise men as part of the nativity story. I love to consider the Bible texts that show God’s interest in people from all parts of the world.<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">“ ‘Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth’ ”<br />Isa. 45: 22 NIV</span> </div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvHOJ8_-s3zx9nRIecxcuSQ4gmolO07Lh72nr3SjWrTwpncDxiIMXF0O-sKoNKuSQFR7tqlc8zGqNmgxzevlgiGR34Jt415bwVghzJDYjipPTV62y2fro-Eniv_SFKouBlZBF9cJ6xOI/s1600-h/IMG_5413t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423787495690335074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 352px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvHOJ8_-s3zx9nRIecxcuSQ4gmolO07Lh72nr3SjWrTwpncDxiIMXF0O-sKoNKuSQFR7tqlc8zGqNmgxzevlgiGR34Jt415bwVghzJDYjipPTV62y2fro-Eniv_SFKouBlZBF9cJ6xOI/s400/IMG_5413t.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">For God so loved the world<br />that he gave his one and only Son,<br />that whoever believes in him shall not perish<br />but have eternal life<br />John 3:16 NIV</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#6600cc;">He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,<br />and not only for ours<br />but also for the sins of the whole world.<br />1John 2:2 NIV</span><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK1QpZz_PwnhigC2yOrNFZp-nFQ1RtyXJVIa_BV-SXUYmq0hKPzOw-pR4NpoIDcUwg1MuXpDtoLw1IDxeA5-YODFAqT002gtAoERNZ5a7MK-DSJuPopYYDK4EtOUdARXQ1_N2TGerrX4g/s1600-h/IMG_5409t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423776091954905954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 147px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK1QpZz_PwnhigC2yOrNFZp-nFQ1RtyXJVIa_BV-SXUYmq0hKPzOw-pR4NpoIDcUwg1MuXpDtoLw1IDxeA5-YODFAqT002gtAoERNZ5a7MK-DSJuPopYYDK4EtOUdARXQ1_N2TGerrX4g/s400/IMG_5409t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#333399;"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#333399;">Here there is no Greek or Jew,<br />circumcised or uncircumcised,<br />barbarian, Scythian, slave or free,<br />but Christ is all, and is in all.<br />Colossians 3:11 NIV</span><br /></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#6600cc;">The biggest news of the nativity story is that the Baby Jesus was sent to make an even playing field and to offer eternal success for any person who chooses Him as their Saviour.</span></span></div><br /><br />For more Word-filled Wednesday posts, please go to Amy at <a href="http://the160acrewoods.com/">The 160 Acre Wood</a>.Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-46310354690178911862010-01-05T18:13:00.007-05:002010-01-07T23:51:37.925-05:00Hummel Knock-Off Figurine<div>A local thrift shop often puts small items in baskets and sell them for 5 cents, 10 cents or 25 cents. The other week I spotted a figurine that sent off the message, “nativity!” There was an angel standing next to a baby in a cradle:<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi20zD-2ygiDwUswjAzcX2BUYcBTUuM6jMS-hpUVvZq5jBGtrtwpebg_TC7_Dqtp0avCYiGhM2X_Pd6rtWXQovgDbQorKmjC92iRug0ZSo2geb5MpFEKfIEu0bjXQogDBb_omrrZ095VZo/s1600-h/IMG_5390t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423398985929131794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 235px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi20zD-2ygiDwUswjAzcX2BUYcBTUuM6jMS-hpUVvZq5jBGtrtwpebg_TC7_Dqtp0avCYiGhM2X_Pd6rtWXQovgDbQorKmjC92iRug0ZSo2geb5MpFEKfIEu0bjXQogDBb_omrrZ095VZo/s400/IMG_5390t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The angel holds a candle aloft and gazes down at the Child. I found that it is in fact a knock-off of the Hummel “Watchful Angel” figurine by Goebel.</p><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQG5wauTOykky7dKy3pCtKFcUgQW9sulVevV3wYab4AalMAHcLpbifMTj1c4G9qnw4K0iJU6xm5JZQOdZDt09_6PE_G1lKgrXMQFg3NCvYf2dMkd6RGQ4fXZ8eAyAs9c4litwV1eyyDs/s1600-h/IMG_5391t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423398991968612898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQG5wauTOykky7dKy3pCtKFcUgQW9sulVevV3wYab4AalMAHcLpbifMTj1c4G9qnw4K0iJU6xm5JZQOdZDt09_6PE_G1lKgrXMQFg3NCvYf2dMkd6RGQ4fXZ8eAyAs9c4litwV1eyyDs/s400/IMG_5391t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFRxPj3Si9BsvahGQcbcOWFrqhUB4kBhmkiaYm6hCekhO6qyBJJNNdMQwBNuXIuHo-b42Rn_Ef6n5eVinaofJxfbPtFQLXbegh2rv1NJfw4kHaycc9Odet8vlGdHJYa7BLdID571Xj9n4/s1600-h/IMG_5392t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423398998914376002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 252px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFRxPj3Si9BsvahGQcbcOWFrqhUB4kBhmkiaYm6hCekhO6qyBJJNNdMQwBNuXIuHo-b42Rn_Ef6n5eVinaofJxfbPtFQLXbegh2rv1NJfw4kHaycc9Odet8vlGdHJYa7BLdID571Xj9n4/s400/IMG_5392t.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1DRH09lcHlTshPFsHO6YO9gBjkHR_9fTmgPvAuSH6JcD0_ivZNIfP5oFkpnIrS6PM20wti1X__Ra8obQj2IhjRDMIlgWRwCbZu7HOHU7heJrDLRxs3lQziV5keFFPETff6xK6qgkd5uk/s1600-h/IMG_5393tt.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423399001660579106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 258px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1DRH09lcHlTshPFsHO6YO9gBjkHR_9fTmgPvAuSH6JcD0_ivZNIfP5oFkpnIrS6PM20wti1X__Ra8obQj2IhjRDMIlgWRwCbZu7HOHU7heJrDLRxs3lQziV5keFFPETff6xK6qgkd5uk/s400/IMG_5393tt.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2BH0_q8JGCRE1C0foHI8uW366vuk_VKoUjlt2jzPZX-FCcczmBroZcJ2ldiSfmtc99Q79uGDYnUVBtsCZNAk1mf92fsDKz1473VKFdzDd7yXV9Hwqaeuc16jOa9EKmVpBRM_EhJaTreg/s1600-h/IMG_5394t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423399004736174754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2BH0_q8JGCRE1C0foHI8uW366vuk_VKoUjlt2jzPZX-FCcczmBroZcJ2ldiSfmtc99Q79uGDYnUVBtsCZNAk1mf92fsDKz1473VKFdzDd7yXV9Hwqaeuc16jOa9EKmVpBRM_EhJaTreg/s400/IMG_5394t.jpg" border="0" /></a>It has no label but by the brushwork (which looks like there are chips on the surface, but there is not), I believe it is by Napco, made in Japan in the 1950’s. It was in a 5 cents basket, and when I questioned two clerks, they said, "Well, from that basket, it is selling for five cents!"<br /><br />I am linking to 2nd Time Around Tuesday, hosted by Diane at <a href="http://diane1876.blogspot.com/">A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words</a>. See more participants at her blog.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPOrTVf8F23DVLTnSmROxciTNoEnfSRH4ve5sbXNbzL82P6nv66rXYxnt3trnFhjvNybJTA06k3Iii_NwaUjkynebzQRImgqjl7cnaDQEiAUmuRFT-oH92tLJKTzrzkWFZt9nL_KXjZJU/s1600-h/Seond+time+around+Tuesday+button.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423402969820208914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 244px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 184px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPOrTVf8F23DVLTnSmROxciTNoEnfSRH4ve5sbXNbzL82P6nv66rXYxnt3trnFhjvNybJTA06k3Iii_NwaUjkynebzQRImgqjl7cnaDQEiAUmuRFT-oH92tLJKTzrzkWFZt9nL_KXjZJU/s400/Seond+time+around+Tuesday+button.jpg" border="0" /></a></p></div>I am also linking to Thrifty Thursdays at <a href="http://lbratina.blogspot.com/">Tales From Bloggeritaville</a>. Go there for more thrifty delights.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhujfV3J641MupjzW2P-fZN2afMoCFHC3EvRj55svy0WakY6cux78WEGnPcbPbg8_JyXYjAtYkR3Y9hfRRbLFqyHZXQtntRkTAHDLOrLHB4BcRwtlMSMi4gyoZ9X7qTfKWEAEmpDtO5_uI/s1600-h/Thrifty+Thursday+button.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424226370603658866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 190px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhujfV3J641MupjzW2P-fZN2afMoCFHC3EvRj55svy0WakY6cux78WEGnPcbPbg8_JyXYjAtYkR3Y9hfRRbLFqyHZXQtntRkTAHDLOrLHB4BcRwtlMSMi4gyoZ9X7qTfKWEAEmpDtO5_uI/s400/Thrifty+Thursday+button.jpg" border="0" /></a>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-17753155360597603122010-01-04T17:08:00.003-05:002010-01-05T00:27:56.403-05:00Radko Nativity OrnamentsChristopher Radko designs a wide array of beautiful high end Christmas tree ornament designs which he has produced in Poland. As a nativity enthusiast I am glad that he has several nativity ornament series. Here is one.<br /><br />"The Nativity" has three groups of three figures. The "Heavenly Family" is dated 1996.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjD0knenLttXfdAGFvIdZlPr7MTNjFGaehFLSL8TZRjDwAu3TzMIesUyYlku67piI9UHdHqm0H438TvDCrHpSkeHNdKKDHriGWDgQZfn_tsX4wnbPHgqkytH9W-LFdGhvZsWrjfuOVtKw/s1600-h/IMG_5382t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423010503097178002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 324px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjD0knenLttXfdAGFvIdZlPr7MTNjFGaehFLSL8TZRjDwAu3TzMIesUyYlku67piI9UHdHqm0H438TvDCrHpSkeHNdKKDHriGWDgQZfn_tsX4wnbPHgqkytH9W-LFdGhvZsWrjfuOVtKw/s400/IMG_5382t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The Three Wise Men set is dated 1995 and has ribbon streamers on each figure ornament.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6xh0ctDh-uPK9YSltWEbKeQbi8jujezaA_DZ9lpDJyur3p_zEXryMdcJQJO623QRcJ_lTP37JSKm6udORgbKTu6b0OTdQN49S5Rf9_JeGeA4hC2xy9PQYMDAD8ECpzb0XMt0-065KDE/s1600-h/IMG_5384t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423010507650755698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6xh0ctDh-uPK9YSltWEbKeQbi8jujezaA_DZ9lpDJyur3p_zEXryMdcJQJO623QRcJ_lTP37JSKm6udORgbKTu6b0OTdQN49S5Rf9_JeGeA4hC2xy9PQYMDAD8ECpzb0XMt0-065KDE/s400/IMG_5384t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Last is an Angel with two Shepherds with sheep, "Shepherd's Prayer, Gloria," dated 1997.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zx3m9Nj53ihdnJNISbEbaISHm9t5zbYBDqT-0gQpTD2ipytImZ4noxqMo12jkGVcia6Im5JsywdPN5QOgOdQrosQT5rfxhMW7WBxT4MXC4P6HpOXv_JhT98vHduO8XQwW5LCXMrv3As/s1600-h/IMG_5388t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423010515276271602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 338px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zx3m9Nj53ihdnJNISbEbaISHm9t5zbYBDqT-0gQpTD2ipytImZ4noxqMo12jkGVcia6Im5JsywdPN5QOgOdQrosQT5rfxhMW7WBxT4MXC4P6HpOXv_JhT98vHduO8XQwW5LCXMrv3As/s400/IMG_5388t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />As is typical of Radko’s designs, each figure is finished in bright colors in unusual combinations. The color blue appears in the garb of Mary, Baby Jesus and one of the Magi, the Angel’s wings. </div><div><br />This post is being linked to Blue Monday, sponsored by our gracious Sally at <a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Smiling Sally.</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYuZKtBLQ8OivcVi69X7NjiaVOqegZvhwJU2SFcg-YMNQ0ZPkkjULu-paM9-W3ktC3pXv8HBV8chjTYDzvhb2pBe22y-TpTbJ9JoCrYqn0tiMh8uXwKr8ePvCl4ScGz6M5dkVYN2pRuc/s1600-h/Blue+Monday+button"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277275264495770546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 106px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYuZKtBLQ8OivcVi69X7NjiaVOqegZvhwJU2SFcg-YMNQ0ZPkkjULu-paM9-W3ktC3pXv8HBV8chjTYDzvhb2pBe22y-TpTbJ9JoCrYqn0tiMh8uXwKr8ePvCl4ScGz6M5dkVYN2pRuc/s320/Blue+Monday+button" border="0" /></a> </div><br />This post is also linked to Mellow Yellow Monday.<br />Go to <a href="http://mellowyellowmonday.blogspot.com/">http://mellowyellowmonday.blogspot.com/</a> for more bright posts.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTfvkqeeo_FPjayZ046lHoUW0iwNIJ6ZwTjtCvtCgE0Q95p08PK3WUOuIpzG1nbI6_Wg9ZUQnuWY7BPJg8jV7giew5ohTTPB7GuOSsoQOBjAJyrqB0yQvrHIVAPgBuy_W5sn-GDuLQINI/s1600-h/MellowYellowMonday+button.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423123119537863554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 125px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTfvkqeeo_FPjayZ046lHoUW0iwNIJ6ZwTjtCvtCgE0Q95p08PK3WUOuIpzG1nbI6_Wg9ZUQnuWY7BPJg8jV7giew5ohTTPB7GuOSsoQOBjAJyrqB0yQvrHIVAPgBuy_W5sn-GDuLQINI/s400/MellowYellowMonday+button.jpg" border="0" /></a>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-24764247701925625282010-01-01T15:48:00.000-05:002010-01-03T16:04:59.481-05:00Nativity Wreath<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdcKX_Uqhki-avCPyaeS6Up1O-mD9XWBy2xD_JY4VrQpmTsSmFwOtJVgF2RwY_OF2M5uD54Ox7xtG_Dzs-A6rhNs9CppZqoJdTXdWr0sLRTnEcyWf-G_wtkpQjvpCMuRKQ-wZJsXG5uRQ/s1600-h/IMG_5377.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422618980587360322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdcKX_Uqhki-avCPyaeS6Up1O-mD9XWBy2xD_JY4VrQpmTsSmFwOtJVgF2RwY_OF2M5uD54Ox7xtG_Dzs-A6rhNs9CppZqoJdTXdWr0sLRTnEcyWf-G_wtkpQjvpCMuRKQ-wZJsXG5uRQ/s400/IMG_5377.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br />A visit to the local consignment shop I spotted a large wreath. Passing it by the second time I realized that the figures embossed among the holly leaves were characters from the nativity story:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZNriSm04n54NIZaDGeO0-XntwwHD0qcydcw6fwzZZLlEFU75_ORstiNRHSHRewBlk4TFo8fkyuAtfaxtfdSW7cw4Wd_aB84rjWyBQZ-9Untz7bVJMpMxzMVh9hOt_d27VE18X6IoT_b0/s1600-h/IMG_5380.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422620025467708482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZNriSm04n54NIZaDGeO0-XntwwHD0qcydcw6fwzZZLlEFU75_ORstiNRHSHRewBlk4TFo8fkyuAtfaxtfdSW7cw4Wd_aB84rjWyBQZ-9Untz7bVJMpMxzMVh9hOt_d27VE18X6IoT_b0/s400/IMG_5380.JPG" border="0" /></a>At the top is the Family with a cross-like Star. On either side are Angels.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4ZMFXUhNKcnQrAHXXs08F70Aj3owNy87lZINHv_uB-LhEPuujsKizsfTlXEiXSFrXx6sAlC3GERTm1sx5EtxT-998aZweXNpZC7RmvJ_4ASeEDXkXukH5hpn47_1nUC6H54mCLD7vGc/s1600-h/IMG_5372.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422618984323947042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4ZMFXUhNKcnQrAHXXs08F70Aj3owNy87lZINHv_uB-LhEPuujsKizsfTlXEiXSFrXx6sAlC3GERTm1sx5EtxT-998aZweXNpZC7RmvJ_4ASeEDXkXukH5hpn47_1nUC6H54mCLD7vGc/s400/IMG_5372.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />On the left are Three Wise Men and a Camel and below another Angel.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimxix9fdot6U1VK7JBmejcp4cg1Zlt1OOAkBJyq-PsUjDWeaRxyehDZN68acweYNKtHmMS6Jc7wzAOPcUfjJNWPU81aVZerRGu3x-viwMnmdtfQT4mFdWK96ESzP34a7trrNkFjgx48X8/s1600-h/IMG_5373.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422618995309975858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimxix9fdot6U1VK7JBmejcp4cg1Zlt1OOAkBJyq-PsUjDWeaRxyehDZN68acweYNKtHmMS6Jc7wzAOPcUfjJNWPU81aVZerRGu3x-viwMnmdtfQT4mFdWK96ESzP34a7trrNkFjgx48X8/s400/IMG_5373.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />On the right side of the wreath is a shepherd with flock and below another angel.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNynXZJgKknnvfrIcDBI_8VqUNKsnWd4_K_rMSKSldzjM92C2jkix0d4tKxDPE0sCKlTMaLCC2tI-5PBJXGR25RGWyYShr3QTcvjNyNxcJ0yJ0gMSGwowFvgjbufoJxttuw2-zoJYfGk8/s1600-h/IMG_5376.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422620018669181314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNynXZJgKknnvfrIcDBI_8VqUNKsnWd4_K_rMSKSldzjM92C2jkix0d4tKxDPE0sCKlTMaLCC2tI-5PBJXGR25RGWyYShr3QTcvjNyNxcJ0yJ0gMSGwowFvgjbufoJxttuw2-zoJYfGk8/s400/IMG_5376.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLUt0fvf3zdhEwl8xr1MrGRM_D1OwsY3OkkZwM35ylpEmlzKxnYgGKFMLPTGDOrDHwfEzu6w3c5SnVj41mSCvjLYrnJGuDWFf01uS0TQ8YG2M92xVUa1Kkl6E6o86490KwCGtGKrTpkag/s1600-h/IMG_5375.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422620009649925122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLUt0fvf3zdhEwl8xr1MrGRM_D1OwsY3OkkZwM35ylpEmlzKxnYgGKFMLPTGDOrDHwfEzu6w3c5SnVj41mSCvjLYrnJGuDWFf01uS0TQ8YG2M92xVUa1Kkl6E6o86490KwCGtGKrTpkag/s400/IMG_5375.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />A red ribbon is twined around and at the base it forms is a red bow above golden bells<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmNhuNeiQzNHvnsaqFgvReOfpVf7Ga-gzSxyNlqBNot9t7sbYKucjOm6O4l6oV2fNiG9-8yrtq6l4-MYj2jbfW8WCC4vtWMJ-9h0nE1HZt3ym9BODuqD9Gpt14SOirNIA8ACNxAzo0hg/s1600-h/IMG_5374.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422620007067478386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmNhuNeiQzNHvnsaqFgvReOfpVf7Ga-gzSxyNlqBNot9t7sbYKucjOm6O4l6oV2fNiG9-8yrtq6l4-MYj2jbfW8WCC4vtWMJ-9h0nE1HZt3ym9BODuqD9Gpt14SOirNIA8ACNxAzo0hg/s400/IMG_5374.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9lPjM8iQvRnp12f7xz8fqsIH3jdqbDJx_pPcbUAeZ9CDCTw2UWR2mcAtk7L2u4JM_607g8zMbnJqbPDrRNj2cXydmNd40J0Ld-LxDmozpPLMO-VJPxVODIXAk1IlpfkMfw3Flav9lVrc/s1600-h/IMG_5371.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422618987418358322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9lPjM8iQvRnp12f7xz8fqsIH3jdqbDJx_pPcbUAeZ9CDCTw2UWR2mcAtk7L2u4JM_607g8zMbnJqbPDrRNj2cXydmNd40J0Ld-LxDmozpPLMO-VJPxVODIXAk1IlpfkMfw3Flav9lVrc/s400/IMG_5371.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This post is linked to Show and Tell Friday hosted by Cindy at <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a>.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6IQ41GHBf3U54bHjHYn6xhjY_N-8esJdYJSr838jhm5vhgAeNCh_EyI_oVYjvjcoCvijJZZ9UhnTUXWO0gxGoWTkqsX3zVsm8CDIvnfHM1nveAa7ptPI-OEiCq6DY4D9REbE6ue23O0Y/s1600-h/show_and_tell_fridays+Cindy+My+Romantic+Home.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422618972999257714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6IQ41GHBf3U54bHjHYn6xhjY_N-8esJdYJSr838jhm5vhgAeNCh_EyI_oVYjvjcoCvijJZZ9UhnTUXWO0gxGoWTkqsX3zVsm8CDIvnfHM1nveAa7ptPI-OEiCq6DY4D9REbE6ue23O0Y/s400/show_and_tell_fridays+Cindy+My+Romantic+Home.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-51429707358415498922009-12-31T20:50:00.002-05:002010-01-01T12:59:24.076-05:00New Year Greeting<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_pB63YUa_XXCcIu0Su5aDVGXJ16qkBMB3q9ajsd-qSyQstDfS8gZ8yTsEjcvEGTPKGi-peHbbm5bnRTXGZTpNv4zlbQRR7BnZtgkE64Z8CV7tQTzZ9HqGOEaJ43KiOtErwWakyJzkpvUN/s1600-h/New+Year+clipart++Dover+sample.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421582264176151218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 221px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_pB63YUa_XXCcIu0Su5aDVGXJ16qkBMB3q9ajsd-qSyQstDfS8gZ8yTsEjcvEGTPKGi-peHbbm5bnRTXGZTpNv4zlbQRR7BnZtgkE64Z8CV7tQTzZ9HqGOEaJ43KiOtErwWakyJzkpvUN/s400/New+Year+clipart++Dover+sample.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#003300;">May His Love Guide All<br />We Do and Say in the New Year!</span></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-73218524693048388292009-12-28T00:01:00.001-05:002011-10-09T23:59:24.944-04:00Lovely Vintage Spanish PlateIt seems that during the 1970’s there was much production of nativity themed items such as porcelain plates. Many of my annual nativity collector’s plates date from the 1970’s. Today’s subject is a lovely example of this.<br />It is a plate from the Spanish firm, Lladro, and shows Mary with the Baby Jesus on her lap and the ox and the donkey behind them.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKzv0YQIrcfe6qrAoOfiaeXPmJEbRJonxzpzvyHmLokcp2GWNqcay9ybRS4-WjZkx7C_8FmCg8aaAE5x6R_OcpmGihHAK5cOu8u5ax0yaK7KyOpfcui3wHInwV24LRzytrBRcZJJt7UmE/s1600-h/IMG_5369t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420138871383878434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKzv0YQIrcfe6qrAoOfiaeXPmJEbRJonxzpzvyHmLokcp2GWNqcay9ybRS4-WjZkx7C_8FmCg8aaAE5x6R_OcpmGihHAK5cOu8u5ax0yaK7KyOpfcui3wHInwV24LRzytrBRcZJJt7UmE/s400/IMG_5369t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6JAvD6PZk-EcUrthQooZdVPAuJEm2MyEBQA8Vzzr-3hApF4_VYBVVbXDlpFJ9NSd21mgp8LXklSxPnz9ekaSVkumqsmWhsI4IsmBY6gIHqg3dAZlwc1ca6NbyV2-859QVxPMfhYwlPwg/s1600-h/IMG_5362t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420138865883892674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6JAvD6PZk-EcUrthQooZdVPAuJEm2MyEBQA8Vzzr-3hApF4_VYBVVbXDlpFJ9NSd21mgp8LXklSxPnz9ekaSVkumqsmWhsI4IsmBY6gIHqg3dAZlwc1ca6NbyV2-859QVxPMfhYwlPwg/s400/IMG_5362t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The soft blue border frames the raised figures on the plate. The clothing has great patterned detail.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVeNEG8IUL38n5Nb6iFX-i-zOjWdbUuwDDfTIVjC38b4UPCY13-jsST6-Gj3S-w6vMHZ-dlkxf47XZSBH9qijKeZKzKpKDHAOZJ3Y41pQMHfCkmibSAxOoKlI6sIRzDp1UHmMZdvZclzc/s1600-h/IMG_5364t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420138865902327890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 352px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVeNEG8IUL38n5Nb6iFX-i-zOjWdbUuwDDfTIVjC38b4UPCY13-jsST6-Gj3S-w6vMHZ-dlkxf47XZSBH9qijKeZKzKpKDHAOZJ3Y41pQMHfCkmibSAxOoKlI6sIRzDp1UHmMZdvZclzc/s400/IMG_5364t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Tha plate has all the grace and perfection that is a Lladro hallmark.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2vd5j8aqP3JRVEq5-q9FdPKTYkToPrDJ9dIuZzmdxQFAbziIzBY14iPKeExJFYulz3gpRsDj7EW0RrjJgkCHnnHGqwp2MAwXaVBhqEHRCcxQQUmSYwXFcqhkPtPOyZVDQ78zq1kPM9W0/s1600-h/IMG_5366t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420138881724228162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 358px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2vd5j8aqP3JRVEq5-q9FdPKTYkToPrDJ9dIuZzmdxQFAbziIzBY14iPKeExJFYulz3gpRsDj7EW0RrjJgkCHnnHGqwp2MAwXaVBhqEHRCcxQQUmSYwXFcqhkPtPOyZVDQ78zq1kPM9W0/s400/IMG_5366t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This post is being linked to Blue Monday, sponsored by our gracious Sally at <a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Smiling Sally.</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYuZKtBLQ8OivcVi69X7NjiaVOqegZvhwJU2SFcg-YMNQ0ZPkkjULu-paM9-W3ktC3pXv8HBV8chjTYDzvhb2pBe22y-TpTbJ9JoCrYqn0tiMh8uXwKr8ePvCl4ScGz6M5dkVYN2pRuc/s1600-h/Blue+Monday+button"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277275264495770546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 106px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYuZKtBLQ8OivcVi69X7NjiaVOqegZvhwJU2SFcg-YMNQ0ZPkkjULu-paM9-W3ktC3pXv8HBV8chjTYDzvhb2pBe22y-TpTbJ9JoCrYqn0tiMh8uXwKr8ePvCl4ScGz6M5dkVYN2pRuc/s320/Blue+Monday+button" border="0" /></a>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-18231870918680000542009-12-25T00:01:00.000-05:002009-12-25T00:01:06.106-05:00Christmas Greeting<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhJfmoob_8s2vJ3ZyU2DcQsYIPRU2zlJKNF-ooEd3pbhykhjIU1H8XPs4COy9zMRpc3JntVPjR5lEFctBUnvHWeKgxHLRH6wjFkq9GzCjFvN_GSfZ42UZCPsJTcm-tUVBW4hPzJJYbS8/s1600-h/xcrel7+blessings+at+Christmas.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418265227086486450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 154px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhJfmoob_8s2vJ3ZyU2DcQsYIPRU2zlJKNF-ooEd3pbhykhjIU1H8XPs4COy9zMRpc3JntVPjR5lEFctBUnvHWeKgxHLRH6wjFkq9GzCjFvN_GSfZ42UZCPsJTcm-tUVBW4hPzJJYbS8/s320/xcrel7+blessings+at+Christmas.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><font color="#006600" size="4">Each year I always send out Christmas greeting cards with a nativity theme. The card I am sending out this year proclaims:<br /></font><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><font color="#003300" size="5">He came to pay a debt<br />He didn’t owe<br />Because we owed a<br />Debt we couldn’t pay.</font></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoi2Uk1M3k8aQKWt2Y2k3JmDc-KxdauNyHelxR2aEp2adKzxvlAWGQ0STEFTMIseH5XnpI62s3COlJ7n4rDDL_Kli3GV1C6iw2KWwmZV-t9G5f7j3UUc-knHDfBNvchVbNJbD43fDwbpo/s1600-h/Christmas+Card+He+came+to+pay+a+debt++1+trim_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418263409142807826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoi2Uk1M3k8aQKWt2Y2k3JmDc-KxdauNyHelxR2aEp2adKzxvlAWGQ0STEFTMIseH5XnpI62s3COlJ7n4rDDL_Kli3GV1C6iw2KWwmZV-t9G5f7j3UUc-knHDfBNvchVbNJbD43fDwbpo/s320/Christmas+Card+He+came+to+pay+a+debt++1+trim_1.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><div><br />Inside the cover is a familiar quote from Matthew 1:23 KJV, </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><font color="#006600" size="4">"Behold a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth<br />A Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel…God with us."</font><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="left">The greeting reads:<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><font color="#003300" size="5">This Christmas<br />May you see<br />And know anew<br />Just how great His love<br />Is toward you.</font></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><font color="#003300" size="4"></font><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6I_X19h0-7W7mhEeOZxZ2cE3Dz2Yihi_yRwAcU1c_WsPAZxrr_Q8DIT8utShBtzivKhX8daQ4mAhfat0xbicG1v-LFDncbQhnNPDiB2l4jxyp2ZznFfX_Bnsu1MoZ0zencWEmC-AYqoo/s1600-h/Christmas+Card+He+came+to+pay+a+debt++2++trim_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418263409856426066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 217px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6I_X19h0-7W7mhEeOZxZ2cE3Dz2Yihi_yRwAcU1c_WsPAZxrr_Q8DIT8utShBtzivKhX8daQ4mAhfat0xbicG1v-LFDncbQhnNPDiB2l4jxyp2ZznFfX_Bnsu1MoZ0zencWEmC-AYqoo/s320/Christmas+Card+He+came+to+pay+a+debt++2++trim_1.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><font color="#006600" size="4">This is my wish for each of my blogger friends and for their loved ones.<br /></font><br /><font color="#006600" size="5">All my best to you this glorious season,<br />Carrie</font></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-4177688513856859642009-12-24T20:24:00.005-05:002009-12-24T21:05:27.968-05:00Wood Nativity Story Ornaments<div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">Among the newest ornaments in the collection is a series of four ornaments highlighting the biblical accounts surrounding the nativity of Jesus Christ. </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></div><br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv-WYt2ZomfSqpkpBVBHFHE-UhpOPH2yjiRJSTDGg5GUkSXUt_gfrIgmnwppkPnWXJz3N2vQVOdcD7ZLcVadwD6KlN4F2PqQ4ttaUXgtSnpN7BAFiPogXc_P0KcSQC8njrr0ApzqiDeKI/s1600-h/IMG_5334t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418980526194440674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 145px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv-WYt2ZomfSqpkpBVBHFHE-UhpOPH2yjiRJSTDGg5GUkSXUt_gfrIgmnwppkPnWXJz3N2vQVOdcD7ZLcVadwD6KlN4F2PqQ4ttaUXgtSnpN7BAFiPogXc_P0KcSQC8njrr0ApzqiDeKI/s320/IMG_5334t.jpg" border="0" /></a>They are made by Cedar View Gifts in Arkansas, U.S.A. The material is quarter-inch premium birch with a golden oak finish and gloss lacquer, they are 3 1/2" high x 3 1/2" wide. "Each piece is designed, laser cut or etched, hand-finished, assembled and packaged on our farm."<br />Each ornament a blue tag announcing the maker of the beautiful ornaments:</span></div><div align="center"><br />"Cedar View Gifts<br />Quality Christian Craftsmanship<br />Made in the USA<br /><a href="http://www.cedarviewgifts.com/">http://www.cedarviewgifts.com/</a>"</div><br /><div align="left"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The first ornament shows Mary on a donkey led by Joseph with a Star above. The text is Luke 2:4-5:</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">"So Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, unto Judea..To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child."<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNzE9yD8WjznZe_Na7Gs3QHKY3THR5JNx6-jEd9HRh93oW3W_fnjytt1rCuRraafly_A-HOzIoSwWd9LOaRSucx98pdP-gOfLXc1Ojj7silP5tUNJfRGgFQurFDC_FETgvNyzQUUmfEkg/s1600-h/IMG_5335t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418982875878934626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNzE9yD8WjznZe_Na7Gs3QHKY3THR5JNx6-jEd9HRh93oW3W_fnjytt1rCuRraafly_A-HOzIoSwWd9LOaRSucx98pdP-gOfLXc1Ojj7silP5tUNJfRGgFQurFDC_FETgvNyzQUUmfEkg/s320/IMG_5335t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92LzOG-GRCkQ_C8LwQzJyEbwUcfZ-JW-EJp8S6dlPTRP-f4tbiAKgWbORx8M2BmqjO0Cmxfp8I5klsqGJCk9cxm9HtSB-7s-DpfXzxDCUpiQmLLqHraTOK3plhFTopKhhOOfGCnc2hM0/s1600-h/IMG_5334+fam.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418980547113516162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92LzOG-GRCkQ_C8LwQzJyEbwUcfZ-JW-EJp8S6dlPTRP-f4tbiAKgWbORx8M2BmqjO0Cmxfp8I5klsqGJCk9cxm9HtSB-7s-DpfXzxDCUpiQmLLqHraTOK3plhFTopKhhOOfGCnc2hM0/s320/IMG_5334+fam.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The next shows the familiar scene of Mary, Baby Jesus in Manger and Joseph, with Star above. The text is Luke 2:11:<br />"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord"<br /><div align="left"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYH42l0RtwDoCyKKsb5m0U8PirDvU-C6URDLpfgJD_tXIEoLvQBLMd9wKM4qOhDjuXt6JAMGkcyXF2Op-zjOxdNEKOJMkYICIrz0plRE3KEfYj2U7Sni3LVd8cah-RLYhY2R8EhsaYnzI/s1600-h/IMG_5334+family.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418980538636831714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 317px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYH42l0RtwDoCyKKsb5m0U8PirDvU-C6URDLpfgJD_tXIEoLvQBLMd9wKM4qOhDjuXt6JAMGkcyXF2Op-zjOxdNEKOJMkYICIrz0plRE3KEfYj2U7Sni3LVd8cah-RLYhY2R8EhsaYnzI/s320/IMG_5334+family.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The third shows the shepherds with Star above. The scripture is Luke 2:8,9:<br />"And there were shepherds abiding in the field, And, lo,the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them."<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgflCyBSBa5qXNUHqsl3k91cgp3PbFJlmGaPFsjlvSM9LA3csYIVVQ77SmFtki7Fef8mzN2bl-kLQ84SxMhXHcENEE2bWAtjxML3S9WTa8pY6a5uPMWa_KQ08VfKUwYwZPpP_95El7c7AA/s1600-h/IMG_5338t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418982864255751842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 274px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgflCyBSBa5qXNUHqsl3k91cgp3PbFJlmGaPFsjlvSM9LA3csYIVVQ77SmFtki7Fef8mzN2bl-kLQ84SxMhXHcENEE2bWAtjxML3S9WTa8pY6a5uPMWa_KQ08VfKUwYwZPpP_95El7c7AA/s320/IMG_5338t.jpg" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio-NByxET6jqMguDJhioLPf3pwFmT_ErGAReXYO7JcusxbF29q4WIMEFPPtPqRZ_1KCQ5D__dmVYZOXgmgny6uKEx1aMlQogI82d1tlnHvIui15v2Q-g7tzf7jEBvFz5ZfiEpwYTH8Q3s/s1600-h/IMG_5334+shep.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418980533048669106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio-NByxET6jqMguDJhioLPf3pwFmT_ErGAReXYO7JcusxbF29q4WIMEFPPtPqRZ_1KCQ5D__dmVYZOXgmgny6uKEx1aMlQogI82d1tlnHvIui15v2Q-g7tzf7jEBvFz5ZfiEpwYTH8Q3s/s320/IMG_5334+shep.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The fourth ornament in the set depicts the Three Wise men on Camels, with Star above. The text is Matt. 2:1-12:<br />"There came wise men from the east, Saying, Where is He that is born King of the Jews? We have seen his star in the east, and come to worship him."<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGMFY_6H1vYge2TeZ_PH202rcf2ELiPpDRl0P9xNFWiIPrjjDRfqJ7kQHvhCQh6nOxABxZMPZO8fUW6nSkWvJCYJJF0BY4affiPnI28Yl4WD6r-jLiYxQE9L0ATZv32I42ZeVDWg478Hc/s1600-h/IMG_5334+magi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418980537982312418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 241px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGMFY_6H1vYge2TeZ_PH202rcf2ELiPpDRl0P9xNFWiIPrjjDRfqJ7kQHvhCQh6nOxABxZMPZO8fUW6nSkWvJCYJJF0BY4affiPnI28Yl4WD6r-jLiYxQE9L0ATZv32I42ZeVDWg478Hc/s320/IMG_5334+magi.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJyJlLXLf6a1wigMh5mUdZzlO6j6Qc640mK6UnEQtmyDpf0COaeYuSACMUi0qFnStxScA9TYLQmSL5YVq4ZqF-ldM1QO_MzOtgBj5oeLL9PW2jNaWX4dYynLmUlYREwwEoMYLrf78O9ys/s1600-h/IMG_5341.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418982869600071506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJyJlLXLf6a1wigMh5mUdZzlO6j6Qc640mK6UnEQtmyDpf0COaeYuSACMUi0qFnStxScA9TYLQmSL5YVq4ZqF-ldM1QO_MzOtgBj5oeLL9PW2jNaWX4dYynLmUlYREwwEoMYLrf78O9ys/s320/IMG_5341.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">These are such wonderful reminders of Christ’s sacrifice to give us eternal life with Him.</span></div><div align="center"><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">Merry Christmas!</span></em></strong></div><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-12513918556740842882009-12-24T00:01:00.001-05:002009-12-23T23:03:00.444-05:00Vintage Celluloid Nativity OrnamentsIt truly is amazing to see the great variety of depictions of the Christmas story of Jesus’s birth. I recently acquired eight old nativity figure ornaments that seem to be made of celluloid. Each figure is encircled by an ornate brown cathedral style celluloid "frame". Incised on the back edge of five of the ornaments is "Made in Italy." Each of the figures are in 3-D relief and vary in size from about 2-1/2" high to 4" high; each ornament has a depth of about 1/2". The ornaments are exquisitely detailed right down to the fingers and faces on each figure -- though my photos do not do them justice.<br />The top of each ornament has its original fixed small brass style metal loop for hanging.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2A4lSxf34DlgKGVB4qRH3H4TJt2OnUl4MDWSBdg6ZASrUyqV0aMy95f3qSWwY8LPlOsEzRkq8hVUdfLuANJ_EYXkLz7Xz9VNwbI4Fd8-0_hqWtdxYvzdE4IYyq6gL7Gn9PxFeHSAXdYI/s1600-h/IMG_5314+loops.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418643922654466402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2A4lSxf34DlgKGVB4qRH3H4TJt2OnUl4MDWSBdg6ZASrUyqV0aMy95f3qSWwY8LPlOsEzRkq8hVUdfLuANJ_EYXkLz7Xz9VNwbI4Fd8-0_hqWtdxYvzdE4IYyq6gL7Gn9PxFeHSAXdYI/s320/IMG_5314+loops.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The first three ornaments are in a short arch:<br />Virgin Mary - approx. 2-1/2" across x 2-7/8" high<br />Baby Jesus - 2-3/4" high x 2-3/4" across.<br />Joseph - 3" across x 3" high.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNVld_SrYL-CTclXS1fJvC_AikGZW0cajDMy2x-pJg2u7y0fEtzEijmbljwNdoGpfpei0OPBaSvnvRW4IQNzLVn4wrISP_Y8VmhD7t4sU1CIrxXA0I9l0cvmlulS9rSJ4zVkDCRlmCOgc/s1600-h/IMG_5318+family.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418643932567153154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 193px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNVld_SrYL-CTclXS1fJvC_AikGZW0cajDMy2x-pJg2u7y0fEtzEijmbljwNdoGpfpei0OPBaSvnvRW4IQNzLVn4wrISP_Y8VmhD7t4sU1CIrxXA0I9l0cvmlulS9rSJ4zVkDCRlmCOgc/s320/IMG_5318+family.jpg" border="0" /></a>Three Wise Men are in a pointed arch – each 4" high x 1" across. One is bare-headed, another wears a turban, and the third, a crown.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzscRItCkoIrt_R7VjGXG5R5y5_hNoVxKP15ivZW_105Tz3xtFzQAz31amtFcHvY-yuc29vZR82YVI77C9HwfjGUdKJDbSp3upCsKx-FVxSz9rkcwHn1mhtvC8kUlWSpcs_0EVbtZ02IM/s1600-h/IMG_5316+wise+men.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418643926580892130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzscRItCkoIrt_R7VjGXG5R5y5_hNoVxKP15ivZW_105Tz3xtFzQAz31amtFcHvY-yuc29vZR82YVI77C9HwfjGUdKJDbSp3upCsKx-FVxSz9rkcwHn1mhtvC8kUlWSpcs_0EVbtZ02IM/s320/IMG_5316+wise+men.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The two musicians are also in a pointed arch – each 4" high x 1" across. Many Italian nativities feature musicians. This set has two:<br />Musician with long horn<br />Musician with bagpipes<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDHschGRvyjLAwaJ5hUGT8BeUHm113BpX26n62eA4PjPPH8Jqf_rRlas1_-snyqMx3mm5U-TrwymFtDTlTUCKLbMwWsTtYOwcBuZxJifijmS4ncF8J4nGqovv5hyoeL1uEKmcDSzqRcc/s1600-h/IMG_5315t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418643927655923106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 217px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDHschGRvyjLAwaJ5hUGT8BeUHm113BpX26n62eA4PjPPH8Jqf_rRlas1_-snyqMx3mm5U-TrwymFtDTlTUCKLbMwWsTtYOwcBuZxJifijmS4ncF8J4nGqovv5hyoeL1uEKmcDSzqRcc/s320/IMG_5315t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Note the cross above the heads of the figures in the narrow frames:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqiiY1_bIt-iQq2Mu1YZlEAVyZTSO4F0_gdBpX7Vq8-HnGRVcKU86Um6x3AqcqmLAa-FztbddvtjFYCZurNYBqfVAEeSb3dJJiKux50bO1nK-54M5nlHmRxh9i5Fs3KglQi1TirhuLTx4/s1600-h/IMG_5319+cross.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418643935279984050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqiiY1_bIt-iQq2Mu1YZlEAVyZTSO4F0_gdBpX7Vq8-HnGRVcKU86Um6x3AqcqmLAa-FztbddvtjFYCZurNYBqfVAEeSb3dJJiKux50bO1nK-54M5nlHmRxh9i5Fs3KglQi1TirhuLTx4/s320/IMG_5319+cross.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Since Christmas has now become more and more secular, most of the ornaments available cover non-religious themes. However, each year more and more artists and manufacturers focus on the theme of Jesus’ nativity. This helps us to focus on the Christ of Christmas. </div><div align="center"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">May You Each Enjoy a Blessed Christmas!</span></strong></div><div><br />This post is linked to Vintage Thingies Thursday. See more Vintage Thingies Thursday posts listed by Suzanne at <a href="http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/">Coloradolady</a>.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8q5R83L2aQF3ALCR1V6AAmEdKrwsF5mnPBubmCw1Vnwj84-DQJOGOF4cCBYOrj1LPIkJ99986JyAkEGDTmaXWw03w5GzSxdkYJX4m4g7J__PshssUZiYOlB7k2vgO4LoqqBeKIdB-qbeH/s1600-h/vintageThingieNew+VTT+button.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390057292895306994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 221px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 101px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8q5R83L2aQF3ALCR1V6AAmEdKrwsF5mnPBubmCw1Vnwj84-DQJOGOF4cCBYOrj1LPIkJ99986JyAkEGDTmaXWw03w5GzSxdkYJX4m4g7J__PshssUZiYOlB7k2vgO4LoqqBeKIdB-qbeH/s400/vintageThingieNew+VTT+button.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-48359960422840981802009-12-22T14:19:00.005-05:002009-12-22T15:41:04.174-05:00Advent CalendarsAdvent calendars aree special publications that help count down the days of Advent from Dec. 1 until Christmas Eve. Each day a numbered window is opened or an item is taken from a numbered pocket.These calendars are designed in varied styles and themes. Some are quite whimsical, while others are more in keeping with the theme of the Savior’s birth. No matter what the design, in the case of children’s Advent calendars, there is often a treat for each day, such as a tiny toy.<br /><br />The calendar I used in 2007 and 2008 is a vintage Advent calendar printed in West Germany. The first slot reveals a Messianic prophecy "The people that walked in darkness, have seen a great light." Is. 9:2. This made me smile and think, “Yes, thank you, Jesus; may we always walk in your light!"<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4U-vJEDG_D_jys-Jpfl48nCwSJMhtXzFv0HlY4SA6A0HxXyG6r6cwu8kFEu7kzaYaJJ7eO1YD8Dmvn8r1nF1hnNglVntPEYdCWr3hEVoIvtKH8iXMVFn91jjYH1UaRJ6qUH04ntB1etQ/s1600-r/IMG_0880t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139144952172850994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQUmT3MR78Q964XhuugVcrV8jQeKzusfU0-IC6a54mMF_pgQ092sJxyRIB8YZPulNMLK6wslbYYIAvWl8ycR_rfNcrH8GIHPGhExwBiYB0IovUtg0kshyQgfc8zAHdGfymlT8LKBbpCA/s320/IMG_0880t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Next is a children’s calendar from Oriental Trading Co. I found it at a local thrift store last week. The special was your choice of a bag-full of Christmas things for $2.00; so this only cost me about a dime.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQ_-OHOB-XwActDnMCnOA2yxpkroYJ3x7QEnDvhgtTTSg5Ol5BdcR6SmpY7973_nF-ZGri4QXNZcCS14mJSByDc_vLOukam_wgkaWqEpIFEBIpVt1K-86UD00D58jNflrVhWbhB1RFkI/s1600-h/IMG_5262t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418143576379587394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 186px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQ_-OHOB-XwActDnMCnOA2yxpkroYJ3x7QEnDvhgtTTSg5Ol5BdcR6SmpY7973_nF-ZGri4QXNZcCS14mJSByDc_vLOukam_wgkaWqEpIFEBIpVt1K-86UD00D58jNflrVhWbhB1RFkI/s320/IMG_5262t.jpg" border="0" /></a>This felt calendar had numbered pockets with one figure for the nativity scene to be taken out each day and placed in or around the stable – Shepherds, Wise Men, animals, and the Holy Family.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZnb8JT7Liq_DquV_hWtdALgk21bVu7_HCyQ5R6qXYni94AxHGO5pzNb5XyrppcE7U4jOgk_dC4Zc_u0-eHeIaxqQvieNAVGw7ZfL-CTvaiNFenoWO3HBvrZQey2qzinHwSzKcq1p44vo/s1600-h/IMG_5260t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418143572789880002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZnb8JT7Liq_DquV_hWtdALgk21bVu7_HCyQ5R6qXYni94AxHGO5pzNb5XyrppcE7U4jOgk_dC4Zc_u0-eHeIaxqQvieNAVGw7ZfL-CTvaiNFenoWO3HBvrZQey2qzinHwSzKcq1p44vo/s320/IMG_5260t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkSPanwiYWj8qHRyyAmgSqw7JnuJFaVG0OjKnskTVvStURc0VKsf1U113EQArFuatiY4NbqdzDEsJvu-ZN4Ed4GkSwxPHrePEAOgfBoHq_iURsjkLAoLUrLBwIp1kGsToO2bL6gcGpwI/s1600-h/IMG_5261t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418143580886715106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkSPanwiYWj8qHRyyAmgSqw7JnuJFaVG0OjKnskTVvStURc0VKsf1U113EQArFuatiY4NbqdzDEsJvu-ZN4Ed4GkSwxPHrePEAOgfBoHq_iURsjkLAoLUrLBwIp1kGsToO2bL6gcGpwI/s320/IMG_5261t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The Baby Jesus figure is in the last pocket, December 24th.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhngo88ut1TTRvjVlEUFMU1KjZ0uRHT2j2t-0N3dRCAOG-wnlrKykLz-OHqyOt5v2OvLnVIADX01NxeZTo2jRfkybTfIXFAiNUEnzDSYcoPrulrBCtnZTUhEIMUTyPqk-we8AFH7cPdIjw/s1600-h/IMG_5264t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418143590773224818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhngo88ut1TTRvjVlEUFMU1KjZ0uRHT2j2t-0N3dRCAOG-wnlrKykLz-OHqyOt5v2OvLnVIADX01NxeZTo2jRfkybTfIXFAiNUEnzDSYcoPrulrBCtnZTUhEIMUTyPqk-we8AFH7cPdIjw/s320/IMG_5264t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The calendar I am using this season is a new one from Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland. It features the town of Bethlehem and has 24 windows scattered across the scene.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_Tw_XJ9QUb_cAcZYrYp519vLHlYCU5x_YgOWHrAvqjaCwzDi1k1thc6dreCVfuF75InXfXRaU8jc_4JTnpSeErcrZ78tJk2BQfHSUBCbb3HLUflZKOIDAMK0nZrpVyx7Yq4zFSNTbWE/s1600-h/IMG_5269.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418144180461525138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_Tw_XJ9QUb_cAcZYrYp519vLHlYCU5x_YgOWHrAvqjaCwzDi1k1thc6dreCVfuF75InXfXRaU8jc_4JTnpSeErcrZ78tJk2BQfHSUBCbb3HLUflZKOIDAMK0nZrpVyx7Yq4zFSNTbWE/s320/IMG_5269.JPG" border="0" /></a> Each window reveals a Bible text and a color illustration:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2upBn_-KoVjcEzF8afgcX5crj880eFzjnICru76GgNuxQxk2-iWeJr7uFT7ATv2-KgiYl7AJmvq96mBv4DnFz_FiHAGBqaAn3vVdVx0R2yMw6ygW_dhRriKygBQvylK14rerKwUg8dok/s1600-h/IMG_5271.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418144181181623026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2upBn_-KoVjcEzF8afgcX5crj880eFzjnICru76GgNuxQxk2-iWeJr7uFT7ATv2-KgiYl7AJmvq96mBv4DnFz_FiHAGBqaAn3vVdVx0R2yMw6ygW_dhRriKygBQvylK14rerKwUg8dok/s320/IMG_5271.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRXtEGnk_xKIdrzX2CDF9WiS6slxTvSAUS-x22UnCja7YTx99RI-MfYiMuwP6Nap5hIXWboImLf-ZJEuLKVCSuQN0YdmTO1Yc3Eqz2-cmdNP4SI69Oy1EEFFBVU13-EANc8YZXGCHeOY/s1600-h/IMG_5274.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418144194410850898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRXtEGnk_xKIdrzX2CDF9WiS6slxTvSAUS-x22UnCja7YTx99RI-MfYiMuwP6Nap5hIXWboImLf-ZJEuLKVCSuQN0YdmTO1Yc3Eqz2-cmdNP4SI69Oy1EEFFBVU13-EANc8YZXGCHeOY/s320/IMG_5274.JPG" border="0" /></a>A fold-out section at the front forms the town wall and gate.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRp50Sy36kAsmYVNbfeBgk_Zp1zKUSUUiyey2fGulHinFUOaCDzYx3JcegHdOpI-1lUSMhmjiPfqftHoAjf5pKHZUEqQ9U6c8NzyjjJn0BqnbUPAWsmNgkRZyuDGQlbPsPyBfjEanFdvY/s1600-h/IMG_5273.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418144189323040978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRp50Sy36kAsmYVNbfeBgk_Zp1zKUSUUiyey2fGulHinFUOaCDzYx3JcegHdOpI-1lUSMhmjiPfqftHoAjf5pKHZUEqQ9U6c8NzyjjJn0BqnbUPAWsmNgkRZyuDGQlbPsPyBfjEanFdvY/s320/IMG_5273.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />A fourth calendar, one I received as a gift, has The Nutcracker as its theme.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaMIUTnlV7hQP2AzAL70Aqqa9lYsf-1LNZw4JMoHT7iJ7qE27X2lr-f3JS23_JZPUIfkCa_RBF6ynlodxfz5WmmtI-yqCDZQWWGoWNmRR-HhbED3DnxEK3XRt2ymhiji9YsWIckXZnFQ/s1600-r/IMG_0895t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139144922108079874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTqYLsG8GdL8Pe_zcOnevFf4H_xD2RwG8Ts9wXFw7YdedC9DiO97SV9_2hr6uEGLLF_qntNKj4CKOnl-KXEthEV6zPGEmR_I2r6yexz-XOC2waI9kM6CkEOTTVc6UPiNff7-aSZoNqdtI/s320/IMG_0895t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Each day a mini book numbered for that day, tells one segment of the story of the Nutcracker, until it culminates on December 24 with the Magic Sleigh.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJX8oFeq6v4zaJ-1_u2PsoE1kLcZpyOPbXx1_lv_0DzxHOf9wouy_7Axh6WplYmFrF7z1tCElOntyVlEeSECwDVRTZfCVD-rnZpm376j3QzrEOhkBQ0IBranf8hF8tF7DEot4r6ZuNvTU/s1600-r/IMG_0896t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139144934992981778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCLJSl-6AfQiyz50_niyOFe2mJO4WlkoCdwlXwhMELLq9wBtgzPejZj8Z0mXzjuBOwLhEq1DUvNaxwTtsR3ohs5I9XGrUyPTwSDl7mFVk0HhyphenhyphenwpKkRTAYFO6RC-twBsXO6D5ndT6ZUcjk/s320/IMG_0896t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrlz99xsx5EHHjn_NJHW3Z0TzfbJTHQPndfVNccycw9RvetNOYy3oQMOpFcYWjeskvVkCaF4VJnMtWAk8L5D8ZS3pLfL7MEZ492JAzSwdls1o9yQ_w9M571xfLNPx4Gp_dQpt2yWXsCuk/s1600-r/IMG_0897t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139144943582916386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKMRhzCbsQRp7zYkeKZQWcxCBAJ2k8RwYng2pW6nWFl-mRwT78ZV0McoPlkP8G99XSyQm0SX8BfSvb3xqj8yst2VxKU3nLqCOor2YCHq9_Z9XD2LFpbEpr0_GsI52bH_JM-qhByxePO30/s320/IMG_0897t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This calendar was published in 1993 by Workman Publishing Co. The story is retold by Mary Packard and illustrated by Nan Brooks.<br /><br />The custom of using an Advent calendar to look forward to the coming of the Baby Jesus is a nice way to mark the family's anticipation of Christmas Eve. </p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">Thank you for stopping by today.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#006600;">May you be blessed this Christmas season and into the New Year!<br /></span></p></span><div>This post is linked to Three or More Tuesday which is sponsored by Tam at <a href="http://gypsycorner.blogspot.com/">The Gypsy's Corner</a>. </div>Please visit her for more participating posts.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7h_d1n0TBxaNKpsEGBQtat5UfBgOXAv5wwY01OyGBihOJdsn85PTce_gJfWTuW_N9TXFEmTDmdFPOMhGJHLK6uD84GCxlv01s2pdnRx2_ha15yUjuj0UA8b-r3ccIu2uvAYny83qDyY/s1600-h/ThreeOrMoreTuesdayLogo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303938069424756882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 279px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7h_d1n0TBxaNKpsEGBQtat5UfBgOXAv5wwY01OyGBihOJdsn85PTce_gJfWTuW_N9TXFEmTDmdFPOMhGJHLK6uD84GCxlv01s2pdnRx2_ha15yUjuj0UA8b-r3ccIu2uvAYny83qDyY/s320/ThreeOrMoreTuesdayLogo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />My felt Advent calendar qualifies for Second-Time Around Tuesday which Diane hosts at <a href="http://diane1876.blogspot.com/">A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words</a>. See more participants at her blog.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCq5ev2Go_s7_CEA435Wtw8cfdVz5pm7WsbHI9QBVW72cyXTtIQ0IlApfP3rSX9w9JpQQHXXszM6_TEZMoX1z4Vc4ypSvNBh87KlYJmt3ayk11n8Lwn_9mkeqM2cixuM5sWmZtPcWsbrv/s1600-h/2nd+time+around+Tuesday.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371313605106204242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCq5ev2Go_s7_CEA435Wtw8cfdVz5pm7WsbHI9QBVW72cyXTtIQ0IlApfP3rSX9w9JpQQHXXszM6_TEZMoX1z4Vc4ypSvNBh87KlYJmt3ayk11n8Lwn_9mkeqM2cixuM5sWmZtPcWsbrv/s320/2nd+time+around+Tuesday.jpg" border="0" /></a>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-77134323644737957602009-12-21T22:42:00.007-05:002009-12-21T23:17:15.498-05:00Stairwell Picture Gallery<div>In her November 11 post, titled "<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2009/11/problem-staircase-walls.html">Problem Staircase Walls</a>" Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch showed how she solved her problem walls with family photos, interspersed with mirrors and wall shelves. This gave me the idea to take most of the nativity artwork (prints, paintings, embroidery) and display them all together in the lower stairwell. The walls were still bare from being painted this past August. </div><br /><div><br />I didn’t take a before photo of the bare walls but did find a 2002 holiday photo showing the staircase with a few pieces of framed artwork.<br /></div><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUfbQnI-mzj1HT8LvklsTGorIx646QzwLk-EMA-FKMbevpAnZu5HfjkmKsZWOiGSjabMy5yo_Q8i987SbeOgZFhXLY8z_a_RR1RxDOATZdPXPKTi4XwvOhPhGK___WCguhdO4h8SQY0A/s1600-h/Holiday+2002+VIEW+FROM+LOWER+LEVEL+UP+TO+STAIRWAY+Landing+Garland+with+musical+instruments.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417907432080847586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUfbQnI-mzj1HT8LvklsTGorIx646QzwLk-EMA-FKMbevpAnZu5HfjkmKsZWOiGSjabMy5yo_Q8i987SbeOgZFhXLY8z_a_RR1RxDOATZdPXPKTi4XwvOhPhGK___WCguhdO4h8SQY0A/s320/Holiday+2002+VIEW+FROM+LOWER+LEVEL+UP+TO+STAIRWAY+Landing+Garland+with+musical+instruments.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Now I decided to dedicate it entirely to the nativity collection, since to the right at the bottom of the stairs is the room where the collection is displayed.<br />Here are views of the stairwell now.<br />On the left side looking down:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6yGMBUdY1jI-jmVBtzJjzX0Oa66TglWaiITHl1G8xbuwqOcsd46704NEgb9ZoLmeoyNd-cyhwyxPtqVOU_9hb4ElxReI-2B_OSHqkEcMBO7ViJKIeckfj878Xbr_edc-c486C6MgP7sA/s1600-h/IMG_5245.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417905185153621874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6yGMBUdY1jI-jmVBtzJjzX0Oa66TglWaiITHl1G8xbuwqOcsd46704NEgb9ZoLmeoyNd-cyhwyxPtqVOU_9hb4ElxReI-2B_OSHqkEcMBO7ViJKIeckfj878Xbr_edc-c486C6MgP7sA/s320/IMG_5245.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT3Fg7qWRF-gcXRJ7cdtZ_xYH2oMa_4H2tzpWxaZ7gf5DaokvT76mCZHh8dIufgWIyS9Y9peLSgC8ZaPfq612b-MKoFU-H-sfh9bafjEWg6WokMv9myuYEpm-MiIrz7fL5-WH4HOSidfo/s1600-h/IMG_5241.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417904011325597506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT3Fg7qWRF-gcXRJ7cdtZ_xYH2oMa_4H2tzpWxaZ7gf5DaokvT76mCZHh8dIufgWIyS9Y9peLSgC8ZaPfq612b-MKoFU-H-sfh9bafjEWg6WokMv9myuYEpm-MiIrz7fL5-WH4HOSidfo/s320/IMG_5241.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />On the same side looking up:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCRoxATaW7DV9ndWHrazfbvHfl6C_zHF1bnS99jNeuUJvPYACLuEPEEh-Yk_eskxK5ZIsCJYMix5509QfNRiCo5Iz4tYvrKagd7lqS0ytIjte9Xx32hzimbN_OilkCTMmLsUhy-OkOMLg/s1600-h/IMG_5234.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417903991132946450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCRoxATaW7DV9ndWHrazfbvHfl6C_zHF1bnS99jNeuUJvPYACLuEPEEh-Yk_eskxK5ZIsCJYMix5509QfNRiCo5Iz4tYvrKagd7lqS0ytIjte9Xx32hzimbN_OilkCTMmLsUhy-OkOMLg/s320/IMG_5234.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-XUEjOh5K09GD0xxYc_FK33xR8w7R_pq8avO_ke_oab8FuyqiU84Lg3gtd6X_O7p2WYkktVVElGZBS5iOUjlzfYfGFHgpAZNHelm6hALLt5rlWTCyK8MhsLm9X-oBB9LUyBhj4l1xDU/s1600-h/IMG_5235.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417903997437285634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-XUEjOh5K09GD0xxYc_FK33xR8w7R_pq8avO_ke_oab8FuyqiU84Lg3gtd6X_O7p2WYkktVVElGZBS5iOUjlzfYfGFHgpAZNHelm6hALLt5rlWTCyK8MhsLm9X-oBB9LUyBhj4l1xDU/s320/IMG_5235.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSjbOUfz1ml_HRIV9aWyLC-DTBnY83wZgRweMJeJj5pIkjuf0t5YNGJAMNgSdavHuIatAD2MqXMctU_GQs5Tx5-sJrOuBadkzGGw6egDY7Lj9MgyIB2K1_qmjOXjdEka-_oPF6FJnWeME/s1600-h/IMG_5237.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417903997736568050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSjbOUfz1ml_HRIV9aWyLC-DTBnY83wZgRweMJeJj5pIkjuf0t5YNGJAMNgSdavHuIatAD2MqXMctU_GQs5Tx5-sJrOuBadkzGGw6egDY7Lj9MgyIB2K1_qmjOXjdEka-_oPF6FJnWeME/s320/IMG_5237.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC32BZ_A700uT5RMXdcIkxMyOdTJShaNImpqjViP-tlPVzj9cpS-hIdOPC2n4Obk6Qqiklvx-LK2jol-M7ded9ffY3ErqTPjHqKVO6T8yvE6iTOso386hkMdi6Bj2xQuLMobogtSWkzTI/s1600-h/IMG_5239.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417904005028524130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC32BZ_A700uT5RMXdcIkxMyOdTJShaNImpqjViP-tlPVzj9cpS-hIdOPC2n4Obk6Qqiklvx-LK2jol-M7ded9ffY3ErqTPjHqKVO6T8yvE6iTOso386hkMdi6Bj2xQuLMobogtSWkzTI/s320/IMG_5239.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />On the right side looking down:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt7q5B9g35J1dIpX20TtSLNrejC8Mc9SlUQxkiuJdCeHTQXIw5IZ3Ra5XiwT_OX-R-IrxATacS9hHrbe7ISI_Q158edcnn64W0WwSRm4PGlpM9BZSMdc_7sMDWcs1i4ln6mKs5IzaWk5Q/s1600-h/IMG_5244.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417905175386904946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt7q5B9g35J1dIpX20TtSLNrejC8Mc9SlUQxkiuJdCeHTQXIw5IZ3Ra5XiwT_OX-R-IrxATacS9hHrbe7ISI_Q158edcnn64W0WwSRm4PGlpM9BZSMdc_7sMDWcs1i4ln6mKs5IzaWk5Q/s320/IMG_5244.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdGjW05FHkQ4RHyKfDUZnBnHBV8b7aadL1jDp_KFnEHqIPdyfpDq0uvEUB6_-kC_VsnRWO2hJ0Ah649_Qpze-mB2daFrz2GcjoSgsU8xEpOSuIaX8vpQLAbnXRdiQeM-4w3kUf3JzXeqM/s1600-h/IMG_5243.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417905180607407010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdGjW05FHkQ4RHyKfDUZnBnHBV8b7aadL1jDp_KFnEHqIPdyfpDq0uvEUB6_-kC_VsnRWO2hJ0Ah649_Qpze-mB2daFrz2GcjoSgsU8xEpOSuIaX8vpQLAbnXRdiQeM-4w3kUf3JzXeqM/s320/IMG_5243.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />On the right side looking up. The first three pieces are embroideries:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVeKCpA08X4knDhmroL0OQU-jh0O5gJQA3UKLeQS0WAKC6Is817iW9CvZMWc40iH7tjBQCJ7TTO7blv2w_ZA0u5B7uRwUzlk3KCgxfB8NOExpcWHm6LVuma7BPLHLXDEew-jpb2-OKI8/s1600-h/IMG_5232.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417905192882173506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVeKCpA08X4knDhmroL0OQU-jh0O5gJQA3UKLeQS0WAKC6Is817iW9CvZMWc40iH7tjBQCJ7TTO7blv2w_ZA0u5B7uRwUzlk3KCgxfB8NOExpcWHm6LVuma7BPLHLXDEew-jpb2-OKI8/s320/IMG_5232.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeyBoUrmeL98QTQuZefZko8mGNgw4cdi2L_HuTjIUY39zdMawKpI3TF0NfiRLil3Ky1fJ9vG29UOIqE4OOoBGUXH7s18uKq8MdL2dYeCW_Iz901RNusT_yjRRfeOOq4cMX3S48eFiYDr0/s1600-h/IMG_5233.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417905201490965906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeyBoUrmeL98QTQuZefZko8mGNgw4cdi2L_HuTjIUY39zdMawKpI3TF0NfiRLil3Ky1fJ9vG29UOIqE4OOoBGUXH7s18uKq8MdL2dYeCW_Iz901RNusT_yjRRfeOOq4cMX3S48eFiYDr0/s320/IMG_5233.JPG" border="0" /></a> The last two are: a brass rubbing from England, and above an original print:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9PZAy_68_txd7pFSfg6RPXbt1hbM_jrUh-mqYyMc8ZdoGBUcrzD42gmAZlGaCqvtbhBwmsdoUcIZAnBXQV60ccBVDfK1TWKDGzqtC1kfKgSNlIG5CNxkB3GE1vr4T8_jKf8KlapTR67Q/s1600-h/IMG_5240.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417905504606173026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9PZAy_68_txd7pFSfg6RPXbt1hbM_jrUh-mqYyMc8ZdoGBUcrzD42gmAZlGaCqvtbhBwmsdoUcIZAnBXQV60ccBVDfK1TWKDGzqtC1kfKgSNlIG5CNxkB3GE1vr4T8_jKf8KlapTR67Q/s320/IMG_5240.JPG" border="0" /></a>My only concern about making this change permanent is the effect of light on the art work. </p><br /><p>This post is linked to Metamorphosis Monday, hosted by Susan of <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a>. Go there for a listing of more transformations.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJiZaPK3WK-aKfSB59OcMUOLtgPL0N-OvuFsMKHtzx8pOJ_U3aHCb_qCBLhFUO1QwqN-Xxx5ipW5sfIb5am18J2pyitjoWTQ_zn58Cd4tUZgFbIPWnFzKXq5pibTCjwWyEo-5HJ-5lNs/s1600-h/Metamorphosis+Monday.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292865842922105954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 158px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJiZaPK3WK-aKfSB59OcMUOLtgPL0N-OvuFsMKHtzx8pOJ_U3aHCb_qCBLhFUO1QwqN-Xxx5ipW5sfIb5am18J2pyitjoWTQ_zn58Cd4tUZgFbIPWnFzKXq5pibTCjwWyEo-5HJ-5lNs/s320/Metamorphosis+Monday.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><p>Thank you for visiting today. I wish you a wonderful Christmas and urge you to "keep Christ in Christmas"</p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5kzSTOs8oyMzkxQ2xSFL8jxwvO7Y51uv0E1hbKq47yIKRW_Yy2Wfe5drMIDWONBmSQJX7lRGlLYBiO7wsFb8giNvygSjGSdvgwmqqMYe6rboDGv5RZPGqvzrySc2C8z9a-mJdNAGUEtA/s1600-h/xCard+-+To+Greet+You+at+Xmas.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417909526289038418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 205px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5kzSTOs8oyMzkxQ2xSFL8jxwvO7Y51uv0E1hbKq47yIKRW_Yy2Wfe5drMIDWONBmSQJX7lRGlLYBiO7wsFb8giNvygSjGSdvgwmqqMYe6rboDGv5RZPGqvzrySc2C8z9a-mJdNAGUEtA/s320/xCard+-+To+Greet+You+at+Xmas.jpg" border="0" /></a>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7710536558179593480.post-40920752888435036072009-12-21T21:21:00.004-05:002009-12-21T21:35:27.772-05:00Plastic Canvas Nativity set<div>Today’s topic is a handmade nativity scene, cross stitched on plastic canvas. It was made around 1970 here in the U.S. The scene includes a Stable - 14" long and 8" high,<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9dJ7SHjucFVRUzldjPBv0mouhyXTn-8Q8QaHmVGZQWI_R6Uf3ge89XiCX7xSZsi5dUjGak2FpVnpkAsdhP_8INQXC1F0mXdH8Djg93sVCJaxWpIWC5NGyNpEfRH9vziK30FpPgy9rCr4/s1600-h/IMG_5223t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417880980107657346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9dJ7SHjucFVRUzldjPBv0mouhyXTn-8Q8QaHmVGZQWI_R6Uf3ge89XiCX7xSZsi5dUjGak2FpVnpkAsdhP_8INQXC1F0mXdH8Djg93sVCJaxWpIWC5NGyNpEfRH9vziK30FpPgy9rCr4/s320/IMG_5223t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus in the manger,<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ztvYifPKDTeb3bLT00SPlqvdLPXNLZr_LjQ-zWvHe5GotahyoZTWiu21vjbbENZFJTC0kqKzUeP_c7OoDLd-wutz0L_WEGRiXm1Ghwd2JZnBNzmIw3A-fW9125dwFf5T6TO2LA1DpgQ/s1600-h/IMG_5221.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417882851803484562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ztvYifPKDTeb3bLT00SPlqvdLPXNLZr_LjQ-zWvHe5GotahyoZTWiu21vjbbENZFJTC0kqKzUeP_c7OoDLd-wutz0L_WEGRiXm1Ghwd2JZnBNzmIw3A-fW9125dwFf5T6TO2LA1DpgQ/s320/IMG_5221.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Mary is the only one dressed in blue -- the traditional color for the Virgin Mary.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBu7LCrF_5LNq1yck1pbo59oIr86dNdAo16jER75eDQmOfk56VGVY2gnmcTVQegsPiGj6rJ4WqwvBUuSf8JYL4hsY9e4tFwjjCe5yQ4OrtOe07tYVfzpiMCxvyx_Qax7f1k5JR4RRsEjI/s1600-h/IMG_5226.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417880999103738226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBu7LCrF_5LNq1yck1pbo59oIr86dNdAo16jER75eDQmOfk56VGVY2gnmcTVQegsPiGj6rJ4WqwvBUuSf8JYL4hsY9e4tFwjjCe5yQ4OrtOe07tYVfzpiMCxvyx_Qax7f1k5JR4RRsEjI/s320/IMG_5226.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The Angel stands on the roof (secured with Velcro patch). Note the glistening gilt threads.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxTcsc-xf3uAxVHuA6HZXBltwZsgvzFMnbiMvrpYSH7nttOvqo2A2Ob2f2544bHaqjAwmTY0hOsAqeGWP-0_3d7WgWVrMNKABgDDURqotpitRWUVZPO3xTOK3G61CdAAbmbOV1PqKDzHI/s1600-h/IMG_5219t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417880975924133762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxTcsc-xf3uAxVHuA6HZXBltwZsgvzFMnbiMvrpYSH7nttOvqo2A2Ob2f2544bHaqjAwmTY0hOsAqeGWP-0_3d7WgWVrMNKABgDDURqotpitRWUVZPO3xTOK3G61CdAAbmbOV1PqKDzHI/s320/IMG_5219t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIzozVKyP6pvxz8Sx5i4fjub3mRVY7ukzIgD8W2O7Tuq5pcR5rmzErWe1zhlMrxMOmo2xat_rMqanj_C5hx-XeZiqgMieFwYAPG5Y5HEz7-crlVb6RXSdU-nbN5M5Pua4mzSpUBVfqrd4/s1600-h/IMG_5220t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417882841922270562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 310px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIzozVKyP6pvxz8Sx5i4fjub3mRVY7ukzIgD8W2O7Tuq5pcR5rmzErWe1zhlMrxMOmo2xat_rMqanj_C5hx-XeZiqgMieFwYAPG5Y5HEz7-crlVb6RXSdU-nbN5M5Pua4mzSpUBVfqrd4/s320/IMG_5220t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Three Wise Men offer their precious gifts.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZh-phoG9fQie1vpENUs6DwJEN8ggRwU6J294JmPnTiiUSj9ELbMWIpfov_cco7G1AcdlL9Mu6qPv9XMfMdcxMw1-5tuerVXFpGyMy7OFaZPepH37wXnrkcPy-1GLg2EaJA12J1G7pFWI/s1600-h/IMG_5224t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417880985171078994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 290px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZh-phoG9fQie1vpENUs6DwJEN8ggRwU6J294JmPnTiiUSj9ELbMWIpfov_cco7G1AcdlL9Mu6qPv9XMfMdcxMw1-5tuerVXFpGyMy7OFaZPepH37wXnrkcPy-1GLg2EaJA12J1G7pFWI/s320/IMG_5224t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A shepherd kneels holding a lamb; nearby are two other sheep.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7N-okKnFNYUCh1nezHzcJTzOlAK8VbUTZPjGLxQGPhx5puLmBHKKp9PgQzOA_Dr2fF7RffGFYl3-NR06LkRaE6lXN0TRb06bjXS32trTXVr3Ix-uqqqa_B4t0nhAKs5ddV6GrygVezw/s1600-h/IMG_5228t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417882856461810498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7N-okKnFNYUCh1nezHzcJTzOlAK8VbUTZPjGLxQGPhx5puLmBHKKp9PgQzOA_Dr2fF7RffGFYl3-NR06LkRaE6lXN0TRb06bjXS32trTXVr3Ix-uqqqa_B4t0nhAKs5ddV6GrygVezw/s320/IMG_5228t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The animals include a donkey on the left, an ox in the left foreground and a camel at the right rear.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoroaWf6ltXSXPyQgWRR-Wh9N05PZDuy3faBH9_UeF9hOClqwrm8yFLdSjjMkBNySrKjJKUrhwExexcVWbB2Jf-ogZfAC4RBqOai55GyEhOWCYlcsaFjpSNV8ryW10B7CNyd_2MPrCO0k/s1600-h/IMG_5230t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417881602101882370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 235px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoroaWf6ltXSXPyQgWRR-Wh9N05PZDuy3faBH9_UeF9hOClqwrm8yFLdSjjMkBNySrKjJKUrhwExexcVWbB2Jf-ogZfAC4RBqOai55GyEhOWCYlcsaFjpSNV8ryW10B7CNyd_2MPrCO0k/s320/IMG_5230t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A pair of hens roost in the attic of the stable.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisaa4uBwTZm_F2YMeD1Y5q4HPzBfwae1ymnpnTaYndt2_Oh2bQkgZzjTaUpqu67GWKYw9HQgZ1wKWMk2yNZXtxsAtIjtoeL4LKalH_e4West_gjmdSc8p7GLsgS4BYw1SEBOhqbuWOJUU/s1600-h/IMG_5225t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417880993542303442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 295px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisaa4uBwTZm_F2YMeD1Y5q4HPzBfwae1ymnpnTaYndt2_Oh2bQkgZzjTaUpqu67GWKYw9HQgZ1wKWMk2yNZXtxsAtIjtoeL4LKalH_e4West_gjmdSc8p7GLsgS4BYw1SEBOhqbuWOJUU/s320/IMG_5225t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This post is linked to Blue Monday, a delightful weekly blog event sponsored by our gracious Sally at <a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Smiling Sally.</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYuZKtBLQ8OivcVi69X7NjiaVOqegZvhwJU2SFcg-YMNQ0ZPkkjULu-paM9-W3ktC3pXv8HBV8chjTYDzvhb2pBe22y-TpTbJ9JoCrYqn0tiMh8uXwKr8ePvCl4ScGz6M5dkVYN2pRuc/s1600-h/Blue+Monday+button"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277275264495770546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 106px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYuZKtBLQ8OivcVi69X7NjiaVOqegZvhwJU2SFcg-YMNQ0ZPkkjULu-paM9-W3ktC3pXv8HBV8chjTYDzvhb2pBe22y-TpTbJ9JoCrYqn0tiMh8uXwKr8ePvCl4ScGz6M5dkVYN2pRuc/s320/Blue+Monday+button" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com6